Amazon agrees to pay $3 million in Pennsylvania class-action settlement over unpaid wages
Amazon will pay $3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging unpaid wages for COVID-19 screenings.Summary
Amazon has agreed to a $3 million class-action settlement in Pennsylvania to resolve claims that it failed to pay employees for time spent off the clock during COVID-19 health screenings. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Bobby Muniz, an Amazon employee at the Easton fulfillment center, argued that the required screenings typically took 10 to 15 minutes before each shift. While Amazon's legal team claimed the time was minimal, the court documents indicate both sides disputed the duration. The settlement, which received preliminary approval earlier this month, is set for a final hearing in November. Eligible workers who were employed in Pennsylvania before July 19, 2023, and underwent screenings are included in the class and do not need to take further action. Those wishing to opt out must do so by October 15.
(Source：The Philadelphia Inquirer)