Judge Weighs Class-Action Status Of Suit Against Wal-Mart
Judge Weighs Class-Action Status Of Suit Against Wal-Mart
An eastern Kentucky judge is weighing whether to grant class-action status to a lawsuit accusing retail giant Wal-Mart of forcing employees to work overtime without being paid.
At Catlettsburg, Ky., Boyd County Circuit Judge Marc I. Rosen heard arguments Friday and asked attorneys to submit a proposed order this week.
Wal-Mart employees sued the company a year ago, claiming workers weren't properly compensated for working overtime and were not paid for missed break time. The case has been delayed with multiple, lengthy filings.
Wal-Mart employs more than 145,000 people in Kentucky.
(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Monika Rued, Web Producer
Created: 8/21/2006 11:42:51 AM
Updated: 8/21/2006 11:48:29 AM
An eastern Kentucky judge is weighing whether to grant class-action status to a lawsuit accusing retail giant Wal-Mart of forcing employees to work overtime without being paid.
At Catlettsburg, Ky., Boyd County Circuit Judge Marc I. Rosen heard arguments Friday and asked attorneys to submit a proposed order this week.
Wal-Mart employees sued the company a year ago, claiming workers weren't properly compensated for working overtime and were not paid for missed break time. The case has been delayed with multiple, lengthy filings.
Wal-Mart employs more than 145,000 people in Kentucky.
(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Monika Rued, Web Producer
Created: 8/21/2006 11:42:51 AM
Updated: 8/21/2006 11:48:29 AM
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