Spirit Airlines employees file class-action lawsuit against carrier over lost wages
Spirit Airlines faces a class-action lawsuit from former employees alleging the company violated labor laws by abruptly shutting down operations and failing to provide advance notice of layoffs.Summary
Spirit Airlines is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit filed May 12 in the Southern District of New York on behalf of former employees. The plaintiffs claim the company violated federal labor laws when it abruptly ceased operations on May 2 and reduced its workforce by approximately 17,000 employees without advance notice. According to the complaint, Spirit informed employees of the shutdown via email on the same day, stating that providing notice would have precluded the company from obtaining necessary capital. The lawsuit alleges that workers lost their jobs, benefits, and access to company systems immediately, and were owed accrued vacation and sick pay. While the company stated employees would be paid through May 2, 2026, the suit alleges many workers have not yet received final paychecks or compensation for unused time off. The former employees are seeking damages equal to 60 days of wages and benefits under the WARN Act and are asking the court to certify the case as a class action covering all affected Spirit workers.
(Source：KABC-TV)