Home Depot Wage Theft and Unpaid Wages in Colorado
Recently, Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., one of the largest home-improvement retailers in the United States, agreed to pay a $2.1 million in an overtime pay settlement to a group of sales managers who had been misclassified by the retailer. However, new lawsuits continue to emerge against the conglomerate, claiming the retailer has violated wage and hour laws by failing to properly compensate employees.
The Denver wage and hour attorneys of The Wilhite Law Firm are investigating overtime pay claims against The Home Depot and are prepared to stand up for you if you did not receive the full pay you are entitled to as an employee. Our attorneys are standing by, ready to take your call. Our consultations are free and confidential, so call us or reach out to us online now.
What Exactly Is The Home Depot Unpaid Wages Lawsuit?
One of the most recent lawsuits was filed by a former employee, claiming that The Home Depot owes workers specific minimum and overtime wages. The lawsuit claims that the retailer’s practice of rounding employees’ hours down to the nearest hour shortchanged them of time that should have been on the clock.
The lawsuit also claims that employees who worked closing shifts were required to wait at the front of the store off-the-clock for other employees to clock out before the manager activated the alarm for the night. This time waiting for the closing duties to be completed constitutes time that should have been paid, the employees argue.
The lawsuit contends that The Home Depot’s actions were in violation of California Labor Code Sections 1194, 1197, and Wage Order 7.
Is This a Class Action Lawsuit?
Yes, so far, the legal action against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. has been filed as a class-action lawsuit on behalf of employees who claim that the retailer failed to pay them for the hours worked and did not provide the appropriate meal and rest breaks required by law.
Have There Been Similar Lawsuits Filed Against Home Depot?
Yes, there are numerous lawsuits that have been filed against Home Depot. One, entitled Bell v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., was filed on behalf of supervisors who were employed by Home Depot.
This class-action lawsuit, which is currently pending in Sacramento County Superior Court, alleges that Home Depot broke the law by failing to properly pay overtime wages, pay California minimum wage, furnish workers with proper pay stubs, pay workers in a timely manner during the course of employment and after termination, and reimburse supervisors for business-related expenses.
The lawsuit also alleges that Home Depot did not provide the supervisors with a lunch break or other breaks and failed to comply with California law by neglecting to pay employees for each missed lunch breaks or rest breaks.
Another lawsuit, filed by a former Home Depot sales consultant in the Southern District of California, has alleged that Home Depot did not permit employees to take breaks and failed to provide overtime pay. The plaintiff alleged that Home Depot also misclassified him as an outside salesperson, in violation of state and federal wage and hour laws.
Many other lawsuits have been filed in California alleging that Home Depot failed to properly pay employees for overtime work, failed to offer breaks, and deliberately misclassified workers, among other violations.
If you currently work or previously worked for Home Depot in Colorado and you believe that you have not received the payment you deserved, the employment lawyers at The Wilhite Law Firm can discuss your legal options.
How Do I Know If I Am Eligible for This Lawsuit?
If you believe that you might qualify for a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot, you should contact an attorney promptly to find out if you are eligible to take legal action. Your attorney will review the details of your situation and help determine if you have a viable case.
Colorado wage and hour laws require employers to compensate their employees in a timely manner. The state-mandated minimum wage in Colorado is currently $12.56. The state also requires employers to pay employees 1.5 times their usual wage if they work overtime, which is defined as more than 40 hours per week, more than 12 hours per day, or more than 12 consecutive hours regardless of when the workday began and ended.
Colorado law also requires employers to provide workers with an uninterrupted meal break of at least 30 minutes if a worker’s shift exceeds five consecutive hours. Employees must not be required to perform any work duties during this time period. Employees are also generally required to provide a compensated 10-minute break for every four hours an employee works. You can read more about state laws regarding overtime pay and breaks here. Colorado state laws on overtime pay and breaks.
If you believe Home Depot has violated your Colorado wage and hour protections, you could be entitled to compensation from the company.
Have You Handled Similar Cases?
At The Wilhite Law Firm, our employment law attorneys have extensive experience representing clients facing workplace disputes. We have helped clients resolve numerous work-related legal issues including:
- Wage and hour class action lawsuits
- Overtime pay violations
- Minimum wage violations
- Wage deductions
- Lunch break and rest break disputes
- Workplace discrimination
You can read more about employment law cases we are currently working on and cases we have successfully litigated by visiting the Employment Law section of our website.
Contact Employment Law Attorneys in Colorado Today
If you worked for The Home Depot in Denver and believe that the company failed to properly compensate you, contact a Colorado wage and hour attorney at The Wilhite Law Firm right away to discuss your legal options. We can also help if you believe you’ve been misclassified by your employer. We are committed to helping employees of Home Depot seek the payment they deserve.
Contact The Wilhite Law Firm to speak with an attorney about your case. We provide a free, no-risk consultation to all potential clients.
