HomeWorks Energy Inc.
Class Action
HomeWorks Energy is being sued for multiple wage violations including illegal overtime violations.
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I. Who are the Defendants?
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HomeWorks Energy Inc.
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II. What is this case about?A
- Defendants took deductions from the wages of Plaintiff and other similarly situated employees when the company received customer complaints, when a worker left a tool at the work site, or for other actions that the employer wished to disincentivize. Defendants also did not include all of Plaintiff’s income when calculating overtime pay.
- Defendants’ failure to pay all wages due under the law deprived Plaintiff and other similarly situated employees the full wages they were entitled to receive by law and renders them liable for hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages, liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees.
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III. What court is the case filed in?A
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS (WESTERN DIVISION)
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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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VI. Who are the lawyers representing?A
Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC
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VII. How much can I expect to get?A
It depends. Call us to understand more on this. 860-522-8888.
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VIII. Will I have to pay any legal fees or costs?A
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.
IX. What is the status of the case?
| DATE | COURT FILING | DESCRIPTION |
| September 30, 2021 | Complaint | This is the lawsuit itself which includes the detailed allegations of wrongdoing. |