Ex-driver sues 1-800-Flowers in New York federal court alleging unpaid overtime and unlawful gas kickbacks
Key points
- A former delivery driver has filed a class and collective action in New York federal court
- Allegations include failure to pay proper overtime and unlawful kickbacks from workers paying for their own gas
- The claims are allegations only
A former delivery driver has filed a class and collective action in New York federal court alleging 1-800-Flowers failed to pay proper overtime and took unlawful kickbacks by making workers pay for their own gas, Law360 reports. The case is Canelo v. Alliance Group LLC, et al. The claims are allegations only and have not been adjudicated.
What employers should do
- Review overtime calculations and vehicle expense reimbursement policies for delivery roles
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- US federal court, New York
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- 1-800-Flowers delivery drivers
- Official source
- Official source pending
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