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New York AG Sues UPS Over Alleged Wage Theft of Seasonal Workers

The case stems from a union referral that prompted an investigation finding widespread undercounted hours.

Overview

  • The civil suit filed Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court alleges systematic manipulation of timekeeping across roughly 55 UPS facilities in New York.
  • Allegations include delayed clock-ins, automatic meal-break deductions, post-hoc edits to timesheets, unpaid training, and avoided overtime.
  • Investigators say tens of thousands of Driver Helpers and Seasonal Support Drivers were shorted about $45 million over the last six years.
  • The attorney general seeks restitution and penalties, plus a court order to end off-the-clock work and require changes to UPS payroll and timekeeping practices.
  • UPS denies intentionally underpaying employees, says it is reviewing the claims, and asserts compliance with labor laws, while the AG indicated other states may pursue similar cases.