Airborne Express Sued for Overtime Violations |
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against ABX Air, Inc. (formerly known as Airborne Express, Inc.), a package delivery company, in the Eastern District Court of Texas for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The class members seek to recover unpaid compensation, attorney’s fees and costs of the litigation.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that the plaintiffs were initially employed by Airborne Express, who has since been purchased by DHL and is affiliated with ABX Air, Inc. They allege that they were hired as non-exempt employees in a variety of positions, required to work in excess of forty (40) hours per week and were not paid overtime in accordance with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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