Del Mar Workers File Lawsuit In San Diego Court
Jul 6th, 2009 by RichmondJ
Office workers have reportedly filed a $200 million lawsuit in San Diego courts , requesting justice for an alleged number of workers that were not provided minimum pay and overtime. The three workers are employed at the Del Mar offices of Northwestern Mutual, an insurance company that is headquartered in Milwaukee.
The lawsuit proposes 200 million dollars in damages in the class action lawsuit. the worker’s federal complaint makes claims that the insurance company improperly classifies it workers, namely financial representatives and sales representatives, as “independent contractors” is bypass federal and state pay requirements. Since the workers are classified as independent contractors rather than employers, Northwestern Mutual was not required to pay its workers according to wage and hour regulations, despite the fact that they worked in office.
According to a spokesperson from Northwestern Mutual, however, the workers’ allegations are “without merit. The Northwestern Mutual spokesperson also confirmed that the workers are indeed independent contractors, not employees of Northwestern Mutual. The proposed lawsuit accounts for 100 million dollars in unpaid wages and liquidated damages on both the state and federal level.
As a worker, you have rights that are protected by the government. If you have been injured or damaged in the workplace, you can take advantage of these rights in the courtroom. Our law offices in San Diego can provide you with the advice that you need as well as refer you to a competent lawyer. To receive a free consultation, call our law offices in San Diego at 858.909.9090.
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