On May 6, 2023, Steffans Legal filed a wage and hour class action against Wayfair, LLC in Suffolk County Superior Court. This class action alleges two wage and hour violations.

First, that matter alleges that Wayfair violated Massachusetts law by not providing employees with their final paychecks, including payment for unused vacation time, at the times required by Massachusetts law. Those times different depending on whether an employee resigns (check due in next pay period) or is let go involuntarily (check due on day of separation). As explained more fully here, these prompt-payment requirements are strict and unforgiving. Employers who fail to comply with them are liable to their employers for triple damages, attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs. M.G.L. ch. 149 s. 150.

Second, this matter alleges that Wayfair violated Massachusetts law by not paying call center employees for all hours worked, including time spent booting up and logging into their computers. Plaintiff has alleged that this time is considered “working time” under Massachusetts law and, accordingly, must be compensated.

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If you are a current or former employee at Wayfair, or you have general questions as to the legality of wage and hour policies, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an employment lawyer.