If you’ve been the victim of wage and hour law violations at your workplace, it’s entirely possible you are not alone. Your employer may be treating everyone at your company the same way, breaking the law for each of them in the same way. When a party has injured many plaintiffs in the same way, our legal system has something called a “class action” in which all plaintiffs can pursue the same cause of action.

Connecticut & Massachusetts Wage and Hour Class Actions

At Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, we represent multiple workers in class actions against a single employer who has violated state and federal wage and hour laws, usually by not paying employees overtime pay who should be paid overtime.

These cases are appropriate when there are a group of employees who are the victims of the same illegal employer policy, such as being illegally classified as “executives” when they are really just assistant managers who spend most of their day stocking shelves.

When we find that an employer has been consistently violating wage and hour laws for a class of employees, we begin the class action suit. At that point, employees who meet the same criteria can join the suit. For instance, Beth is a mortgage loan officer for Company A in New London. Our law firm finds that Company A has been violating Connecticut wage and hour laws for mortgage loan officers, and begins a class action in February. Beth finds out about the class action in May. She can still join in.

The following are a list of currently pending class actions that Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore is handling. If you work for one of these companies in the capacity described in the suit, you may seek to join in:

Massachusetts

Unlawful Wage Deductions Against HomeWorks Energy, Inc.

Complained Filed: February 9, 2021

Case Name: Giguere, et. al. v. HomeWorks Energy, Inc., et. al., United States District Court, District of Massachusetts Docket No.: 3:21-cv-30015-MGM

“This class action lawsuit alleges that the Defendant unlawfully deducted “performance disincentives” from the wages of their insulation installation teams in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act. The Wage Act prohibits employers from taking deductions from their employees’ pay to address a perceived “performance” issue. The lawsuit seeks to recover three times the value of the improperly deducted wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending, Class Certified

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

FedEx Unpaid Wages Lawsuit

Complaint Filed: August 29th, 2019 CT, April 21st, 2021 MA

“Class Members were no paid time-and-a-half for over 40 hours of work per week”

Status: Pending

Weick v. Harvard University

Complaint Filed: September 17th, 2025

Case Name: Weick, et al. v. Trustees of Harvard College, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No.: 2581CV02269

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay the cash value of employee “personal time” when employees separate from employment. Massachusetts law requires that employers pay the cash value of paid time that can be used “for time away from work for any reason.” Here, the class action lawsuit alleges that Harvard University’s personal time policy allowed personal time to be used for time away from work for any reason, thus subjecting this category of PTO to the Massachusetts Wage Act. Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Late Paid Wages Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid)

Complaint Filed: October 11, 2024

Case Name: Carey, et al v. Massachusetts Electric Company, Hampden County Superior Court Docket Number 2467-CV-000607

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant withheld payment of certain “premium pay” hours owed to salaried workers in Massachusetts in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act. The Massachusetts Wage Act requires that employers pay all wages owed within six days of the termination of the pay period in which the wages were earned. Here, it is alleged that the Defendant failed to pay certain premium pay for overtime hours significantly later than the law requires, resulting in liability totaling three times the late-paid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees. ”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Non-Payment of Final Wages Lawsuit Against Smith College

Complaint Filed: March 26, 2026 (removed to Federal Court)

Case Name: Diaz, et al., v. The Trustees of Smith College, United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, Docket No.: 1:26-cv-12246

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay the cash value of employee “personal time” when employees separate from employment. Massachusetts law requires that employers pay the cash value of paid time that can be used “for time away from work for any reason.” Here, the class action lawsuit alleges that Smith College’s personal time policy allowed personal time to be used for time away from work for any reason, thus subjecting this category of PTO to the Massachusetts Wage Act. Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Unpaid Walk Time and Security Time vs. Proampac Ultra Flex, Inc.

Complaint Filed: September 29, 2026

Case Name: Diaz, et al. v. Proampac Ultra Flex, Inc., Hampden County Superior Court Docket No.: 26-CV-000676

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay hourly workers for time that they were required to be on the premises prior to clocking in and after clocking out. Massachusetts law requires that hourly workers be paid for “all time that they are required to be on the premises or at a designated location.” Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Non-Payment of Tips, Imposition of “Service Charge” vs. Big Night Entertainment Group, Inc.

Complaint Filed: January 17, 2024

Case Name: Leon, et. al. v. Big Night Entertainment Group, Inc., et al., Suffolk Superior Court Docket No.: 2484-CV-000139

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant nightclub operator imposed a mandatory service charge on patrons but did not pay these charges to their service employees. The Massachusetts Tip Credit laws require that employers pay any charges designated as “service fees” to service employees. Plaintiffs seek to recover three times the value of the unpaid charges plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending, Class Certified

Late Payment of Final Wages Lawsuit Against Stop & Shop

Complaint Filed: June 22, 2026 (removed to Federal Court)

Case Name: Pinckney, et al. v. The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company, LLC, United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, Docket No.: 1;26-cv-13416-WGY

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay employee final wages on the date of involuntary termination in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Massachusetts law requires that employers pay the final wages and accrued but unused vacation time of employees who are terminated involuntarily on the same day as the termination. Here, the class action lawsuit alleges that Stop & Shop maintained policies and procedures which failed to ensure timely payment of these wages. Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Late Payment of Final Wages Lawsuit Against Asplundh

Complaint Filed: October 6, 2026

Case Name: Tersavich, et al. v. Asplundh Construction, LLC, Hampden County Superior Court Docket No.: 26-CV-698

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay employee final wages on the date of involuntary termination in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Massachusetts law requires that employers pay the final wages and accrued but unused vacation time of employees who are terminated involuntarily on the same day as the termination. Here, the class action lawsuit alleges that Asplundh maintained policies and procedures which failed to ensure timely payment of these wages. Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Late Payment of Final Wages Lawsuit Against Amazon.com

Complaint Filed: October 7, 2026

Case Name: Hutton, et al. v. Amazon.com Services, LLC, Worcester Superior Court Docket No.: 2685-CV-01525

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay employee final wages on the date of involuntary termination in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Massachusetts law requires that employers pay the final wages and accrued but unused vacation time of employees who are terminated involuntarily on the same day as the termination. Here, the class action lawsuit alleges that Amazon maintained policies and procedures which failed to ensure timely payment of these wages. Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Unpaid Walk Time and Security Time vs. Home Depot (Massachusetts and Connecticut)

Complaint Filed: April 17, 2025

Case Name: Obomanu, et al., v. Home Depot, USA, Inc. United States District Court of Massachusetts Docket No. 3:25-CV-30116-MGM

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay hourly workers in Massachusetts and Connecticut warehouses and distribution centers for time that they were required to be on the premises prior to clocking in and after clocking out. Massachusetts and Connecticut law requires that hourly workers be paid for “all time that they are required to be on the premises or at a designated location.” Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Late Paid “Monthly” Wages Class Action Against Walgreens

Complaint Filed: June 11, 2025 (removed to federal court)

Case Name: Monks, et. al. v. Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, Docket No.: 1:25-cv-12004.

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant paid certain salaried employees once per month near the end of the monthly pay period in violation of Massachusetts law. Massachusetts prohibits employers from paying salaried workers less frequently than “semi-monthly” unless an employee is given the choice between a payroll schedule that pays once per month and twice per month and “elects at [their] option” to be paid monthly. Plaintiff seeks to recover three times the value of the late wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Late Paid “Monthly” Wages Class Action Against Harvard University

Complaint Filed: January 20, 2025

Case Name: Topping, et al v. Trustees of Harvard College, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No.: 2581-CV-000143

Status: Pending, Stayed

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Late Paid “Monthly” Wages Class Action Against Amherst College

Complaint Filed: December 26, 2024

Case Name: Amodeo, et al v. Amherst College, et al.

Status: Pending, on Appeal

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Connecticut

Fulfillment Workers in Amazon Warehouses Unpaid Wages Lawsuit

Complaint Filed: August 17th, 2021 (removed to Federal Court)

Case Name: Del Rio, et al. v. Amazon.com Services, Inc. et al. United States District Court, District of Connecticut Docket No. 3:21-cv-01152-KAD

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay hourly workers in Connecticut warehouses and distribution centers for time that they were required to be on the premises prior to clocking in and after clocking out. Connecticut law requires that hourly workers be paid for “all time that they are required to be on the premises or at a designated location.” Plaintiff seeks to recover statutory penalties for the value of the unpaid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Late Payment of Final Wages Lawsuit Against Stop & Shop

Complaint Filed: June 9, 2026 (removed to Federal Court)

Case Name: Fitzpatrick v. The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company, LLC, United States District Court, District of Connecticut, Docket No.: 3:26-cv-00939-AWT

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to pay employee final wages on the day following involuntary termination in violation of Connecticut law. Connecticut law requires that employers pay the final wages of employees who are terminated involuntarily no later than the day following the date of involuntary termination. Here, the class action lawsuit alleges that Stop & Shop maintained policies and procedures which failed to ensure timely payment of these wages. Plaintiff seeks to recover statutory penalties for the late-paid wages plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Unpaid Walk Time and Security Time vs. Walgreens

Complaint Filed: May 30, 2023 (removed to Federal Court)

Case Name: Johnson, et al. v. Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. et al. United States District Court, District of Connecticut Docket No. 3:23-cv-00743-JCH

Status: Pending

Late Paid “Monthly” Wages Class Action Against Walgreens (Connecticut)

Complaint Filed: September 19, 2025

Case Name: Neale, et. al. v. Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. United States District Court, District of Connecticut, Docket No.: 3:25-cv-01563.

“This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant paid certain salaried employees once per month near the end of the monthly pay period in violation of Connecticut law. Massachusetts prohibits employers from paying salaried workers less frequently than bi-weekly unless the employer obtains the permission of the Office of the Attorney General to pay monthly. Plaintiff seeks to recover statutory penalties plus interest, court costs, and attorney’s fees.”

Status: Pending

Read the Filed Class Action Complaint (PDF)

Other States

Unpaid Overtime Against Target Corporation

Complaint Filed: February 13, 2020

Case Name: Babbitt, et. al. v. Target Corporation, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, Docket No: 0:20-DV-00490-DWF-ECW

“This national class action lawsuit alleges that the Defendant misclassified certain salaried workers as exempt from overtime and failed to pay overtime wages for hours worked in excess of 40 each week. Plaintiff seeks to recover on behalf of a collective of similarly situated managers for their unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act.”

Status: Pending, on Appeal