Waste Pro
Unpaid Wages Lawsuit
Waste Disposal Helpers are suing WastePro for wage violations.
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I. Who are the Defendants?
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Waste Pro USA, Inc. is a Florida-based company that provides waste management services in several southeastern states.
Waste Pro of Florida, Inc is a company based in Florida which provides waste management services in the state.
Delta Sanitation of Mississippi is a company registered to do business in Mississippi, and provides waste removal services throughout the state.
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II. What is this case about?A
Wage Violations. In this lawsuit we claim that Waste Pro improperly calculated regular and overtime rates for employees paid on a ‘per day’ pay plan, and now owes them back pay.
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III. What court is the case filed in?A
Federal. This case is filed in Federal court for the District of Middle Florida.
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IV. Should I fear retaliation?A
No. It is illegal to retaliate against an employee who joins a lawsuit like this. If you experience retaliation, we will help you.
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V. How do I join?A
Contact us. You can contact our firm at 860-920-5365 for more information.
NOTE: If you are or were a Driver for Waste Pro, you are not eligible to join this suit. However there is another case in North Carolina you may be eligible to join. To learn about that case, please contact Sylvia Albright at 407-420-3957, or salbright@forthepeople.com.
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VI. Where can I go to get answers to my questions?A
Call us. You are always welcome to call us at Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore. We will do their best to answer your questions. Our number is 860-522-8888.
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VII. Who are the lawyers representing?A
Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC. The employees who brought this lawsuit are being represented by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore. We are experienced attorneys that have successfully handled cases like this in the past.
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VIII. How much can I expect to get?A
It depends. We claim that helpers should be receive back wages, as well as damages.
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IX. Will I have to pay any legal fees or costs?A
No. We have agreed to work on this case on a “contingency” basis which means that our fee, and reimbursement for our costs, will come, if at all, out of any settlement. The court will closely supervise our fee petition and ensure that it is fair to the class.
X. What is the status of the case?
The following represents the status of the case as of the date indicated:
| DATE | COURT FILING | DESCRIPTION |
| September 28th, 2017 | Complaint | This is the lawsuit itself which includes the detailed allegations of wrongdoing. |