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A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Catholic Health Services of Long Island    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against MediSys Health Network    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Caritas Christi Health Care.    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Kaleida Health    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Order Conditionally Certifying the Class Click Here .

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Crouse Hospital    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

Magistrate Conditionally Certifies Class Click Here .

Magistrate Authorized Notice Restricts Communication with Potential Plaintiffs Click Here .

District Judge Vacates Restrictions Imposed by Magistrate, Authorizes New Notice Form Click Here .

Magistrate Denies Defendant's Request Seeking Additional Restrictions on Communications with Potential Plaintiffs Click Here .

Judge orders employees of Crouse Hospital to be notified of class action lawsuit Click Here .

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

Magistrate Conditionally Certifies Class Click Here .

Magistrate Authorized Notice Restricts Communication with Potential Plaintiffs Click Here .

District Judge Vacates Restrictions Imposed by Magistrate, Authorizes New Notice Form Click Here .

Magistrate Denies Defendant's Request Seeking Additional Restrictions on Communications with Potential Plaintiffs Click Here .

Judge orders employees of Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare to be notified of class action lawsuit Click Here .

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against St. Joseph's Hospital    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

Magistrate Conditionally Certifies Class Click Here .

Magistrate Authorized Notice Restricts Communication with Potential Plaintiffs Click Here .

District Judge Vacates Restrictions Imposed by Magistrate, Authorizes New Notice Form Click Here .

Magistrate Denies Defendant's Request Seeking Additional Restrictions on Communications with Potential Plaintiffs Click Here .

Judge orders employees of St. Joseph's Hospital to be notified of class action lawsuit Click Here .

Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Abington Memorial Hospital.    

The primary purpose of this website is to advise about rights under Federal wage and hour laws and the federal lawsuit that has been commenced alleging violations of those laws. Although a separate lawsuit has also been commenced alleging violations of state laws, the content of this website relates solely to the federal lawsuit unless otherwise specified.

To view the Amended Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Motion for Expedited Notice to Affected Employees Click Here.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Pittsburgh Mercy Health System (Catholic Health East)    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Federal Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the State Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Order Conditionally Certifying the Class Click Here .

Judge orders employees of Pittsburgh Mercy to be notified of class action lawsuit Click Here .

Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Mercy Health System of Southeastern PA.    

The primary purpose of this website is to advise about rights under Federal wage and hour laws and the federal lawsuit that has been commenced alleging violations of those laws. Although a separate lawsuit has also been commenced alleging violations of state laws, the content of this website relates solely to the federal lawsuit unless otherwise specified.

To view the Amended Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Motion for Expedited Notice to Affected Employees Click Here.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Boston Medical Center.    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Federal Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the State Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Order Conditionally Certifying the Class Click Here .

Judge orders employees of UPMC to be notified of class action lawsuit Click Here .

Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Jefferson Health System, Inc.    

The primary purpose of this website is to advise about rights under Federal wage and hour laws and the federal lawsuit that has been commenced alleging violations of those laws. Although a separate lawsuit has also been commenced alleging violations of state laws, the content of this website relates solely to the federal lawsuit unless otherwise specified.

To view the Amended Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Motion for Expedited Notice to Affected Employees Click Here.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against CareGroup.    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against West Penn Allegheny Health System    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Federal Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the State Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Order Conditionally Certifying the Class Click Here .

Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against the University of Pennsylvania.    

The primary purpose of this website is to advise about rights under Federal wage and hour laws and the federal lawsuit that has been commenced alleging violations of those laws. Although a separate lawsuit has also been commenced alleging violations of state laws, the content of this website relates solely to the federal lawsuit unless otherwise specified.

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Federal Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the State Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Motion for Expedited Notice to Affected Employees Click Here.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Partners HealthCare.    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Albert Einstein Healthcare Network.    

The primary purpose of this website is to advise about rights under Federal wage and hour laws and the federal lawsuit that has been commenced alleging violations of those laws. Although a separate lawsuit has also been commenced alleging violations of state laws, the content of this website relates solely to the federal lawsuit unless otherwise specified.

To view the Amended Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Motion for Expedited Notice to Affected Employees Click Here.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against UMass Memorial Health Care.    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Temple University Health System.    

The primary purpose of this website is to advise about rights under Federal wage and hour laws and the federal lawsuit that has been commenced alleging violations of those laws. Although a separate lawsuit has also been commenced alleging violations of state laws, the content of this website relates solely to the federal lawsuit unless otherwise specified.

To view the Amended Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Motion for Expedited Notice to Affected Employees Click Here.

Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Aria Health System    

The primary purpose of this website is to advise about rights under Federal wage and hour laws and the federal lawsuit that has been commenced alleging violations of those laws. Although a separate lawsuit has also been commenced alleging violations of state laws, the content of this website relates solely to the federal lawsuit unless otherwise specified.

To view the Amended Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Motion for Expedited Notice to Affected Employees Click Here.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Catholic Health    

To view the most recent Complaint that was filed with the Court Click Here. It is important to note that the Court may have issued rulings that impacted the alleged claims. For more information, please contact our office at 877.272.4066.

To view the Order Conditionally Certifying the Class Click Here .

If you were employed by ABC_Hospital, a lawsuit has been filed that may affect your rights.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

In certifying the class, The Judge has concluded that the employees have made a "modest factual showing" that they routinely worked through their meal periods to attend to patient needs and there was a practice of applying the automatic 30-minute meal break deduction to those employees when they worked through part or all of their meal breaks.

The Judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO FILE A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

Catholic employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Respiratory Therapist at the following Catholic locations: Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, St. Joseph Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, McAuley Residence, St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, Father Baker Manor, St. Elizabeth’s Home of Lancaster, St. Francis of Buffalo, St. Francis Home of Williamsville, and Nazareth Nursing Home will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

If you were employed as an hourly health care employee in the Washington, D.C. metro area, you may have legal rights to protect.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

If you were employed by West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc., Allegheny General Hospital, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Alle-Kiski Medical Center or Canonsburg General Hospital ("West Penn"), a lawsuit has been filed that may affect your rights.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

If you were employed by %entityname%, a lawsuit may be filed that may affect your rights.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

If you were employed as an hourly health care employee, you may have legal rights to protect.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

If you were employed by ABC_Hospital, a lawsuit has been filed that may affect your rights.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

In certifying the class, The Judge has concluded that the employees have made a "modest factual showing" that they routinely worked through their meal periods to attend to patient needs and there was a practice of applying the automatic 30-minute meal break deduction to those employees when they worked through part or all of their meal breaks.

The Judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

Kaleida employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Respiratory Therapist at the following Kaleida locations: Buffalo General, DeGraff Memorial, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle, Millard Fillmore Suburban, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Deaconess Center, Waterfront Health Care Center will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

If you were employed by ABC_Hospital, a lawsuit has been filed that may affect your rights.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Current and former employees may sue ABC_Hospital and related entities (referred to in this notice as “ABC_Hospital”) shortly claiming ABC_Hospital failed to pay overtime to its hourly employees.

No lawsuit has been filed and there has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last six years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

your legal rights may be affected should this lawsuit be filed, and you have a choice to make now:

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Current and former employees have sued ABC_Hospital and related entities(referred to in this notice as “ABC_Hospital”) claiming ABC_Hospital failed to pay overtime to its hourly employees.

Though the lawsuit has been filed and there has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last six years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

Your legal rights may be affected by this lawsuit and you have a choice to make now:

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Our team of attorneys is currently investigating whether to file a lawsuit against the University of California, San Francisco and related entities (referred to in this notice as “ABC_Hospital”). The investigation relates to how ABC_Hospital paid its hourly employees and whether it had employees work through part or all of their meal periods but did not pay them for that meal period.

No lawsuit has been filed and there has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

You may have legal rights to protect and you have a choice to make as to whether you contact our legal team to participate.

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Our team of attorneys is currently seeking to recover back wages for hourly employees in the health care industry in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Some health care employers have their hourly employees work through part of their meal periods but still do not pay them for their meal periods.

There has been no determination whether your employer did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • Worked as an hourly employee for a health care institution;
  • Worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • Were not paid for that meal period;

You may have legal rights to protect and you have a choice to make as to whether you contact our legal team to see if you can participate.

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Our team of attorneys is currently seeking to recover back wages for hourly employees in the health care industry. Some health care employers have their hourly employees work through part of their meal periods but still do not pay them for their meal periods.

There has been no determination whether your employer did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • Worked as an hourly employee for a health care institution;
  • Worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • Were not paid for that meal period;

You may have legal rights to protect and you have a choice to make as to whether you contact our legal team to see if you can participate.

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Current and former employees have sued West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc., Allegheny General Hospital, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Alle-Kiski Medical Center or Canonsburg General Hospital and related entities (referred to in this notice as "West Penn") claiming West Penn failed to pay overtime as a result of West Penn not compensating hourly-paid employees for meal breaks during which the employees performed at least some work for their employer. West Penn denies that it did anything wrong and says that it paid all overtime wages required in such situations.

Though the lawsuit has been filed, there has been no determination whether West Penn did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for West Penn at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

Your legal rights may be affected by this lawsuit and you have a choice to make now:

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Our team of attorneys is currently investigating whether to file a lawsuit against ABC_Hospital and related entities (referred to in this notice as “ABC_Hospital”). The investigation relates to how ABC_Hospital paid its hourly employees and whether it had employees work through part or all of their meal periods but did not pay them for that meal period.

No lawsuit has been filed and there has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last six years
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

You may have legal rights to protect and you have a choice to make as to whether you contact our legal team to participate.

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Current and former employees have sued ABC_Hospital and related entities (referred to in this notice as
“ABC_Hospital”) claiming ABC_Hospital failed to
pay overtime to its hourly employees.

Though the lawsuit has been filed, there has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything
wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However,
if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital
    at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

Your legal rights may be affected by the lawsuit and you have a choice to make now:

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Current and former employees have sued ABC_Hospital and related entities (referred to in this notice as “ABC_Hospital”) claiming ABC_Hospital failed to pay overtime to its hourly employees.

Though the lawsuit has been filed and there has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

Your legal rights may be affected by this lawsuit and you have a choice to make now:

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Our team of attorneys is currently investigating whether to file a lawsuit against ABC_Hospital and related entities (referred to in this notice as “ABC_Hospital”). The investigation relates to how ABC_Hospital paid its hourly employees and whether it had employees work through part or all of their meal periods but did not pay them for that meal period.

No lawsuit has been filed and there has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However, if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period;

You may have legal rights to protect and you have a choice to make as to whether you contact our legal team to participate.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Potential Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Ask to join in a lawsuit if it is filed. Await the outcome. Give up right to sue separately.

By asking to join a lawsuit that may be filed, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement in that case. But, you give up any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims brought in that lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. Get no benefits from any lawsuit filed. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Ask to join in the lawsuit. Await the outcome. Give up right to sue separately.

By asking to join the lawsuit, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement in that case. But, you give up any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims brought in that lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. Get no benefits from any lawsuit filed. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Potential Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Ask to join in a lawsuit if it is filed. Await the outcome. Give up right to sue separately.

By asking to join a lawsuit that may be filed, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement in that case. But, you give up any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims brought in that lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. Get no benefits from any lawsuit filed. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Your options are explained in this notice. If you do not join, you risk losing any recovery for any time you worked more than three years.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Ask to join in the lawsuit. Await the outcome. Give up right to sue separately.

By asking to join the lawsuit, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement in that case. But, you give up any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims brought in that lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. Risk getting no benefits from any lawsuit filed. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Potential Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Ask to join in a lawsuit if it is filed. Await the outcome. Give up right to sue separately.

By asking to join a lawsuit that may be filed, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement in that case. But, you give up any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims brought in that lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. You may lose any right to claim benefits from any lawsuit filed. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Your options are explained in this notice. If you do not join, you risk losing any recovery for any time you worked more than three years.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Join in the lawsuit. Await the outcome. Give up right to sue separately.

By joining the lawsuit, you may get money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement. But, you give up any rights to sue West Penn separately about the same legal claims brought in this lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. Get no benefits from any lawsuit filed. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue West Penn separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Your Legal Rights and Options in The Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Ask to join in the lawsuit. Await the outcome. Give up right to sue separately.

By asking to join the lawsuit, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement in that case. But, you give up any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims brought in that lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. Get no benefits from the lawsuit. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims in the lawsuit.

If you were employed by ABC_Hospital, a lawsuit will likely be refiled that may affect your rights.    

Please read the Federal Regulations that require you to be paid for all the time that you work. These same Federal Regulations require that you be completely relieved of your duties during your meal period.

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Our investigation has revealed that ABC_Hospital and related entities automatically deducted at least thirty minutes for a meal period from its hourly employees each shift, even though employees regularly worked through this meal period. We previously filed a lawsuit concerning these issues, but the judge held that we need to provide additional detail in the complaint.

Our team of attorneys is preparing to refile a lawsuit against ABC_Hospital and related entities with the additional information requested by the Court. There has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However if you:

  • Worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its location at some point in the last three years;
  • Worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • Were not paid for that meal period;

Your legal rights may be affected should this lawsuit be refiled, and you have a choice to make now.

This website is not a court authorized notice.    

Our investigation has revealed that ABC_Hospital and related entities automatically deducted at least thirty minutes for a meal period from its hourly employees each shift, even though employees regularly worked through this meal period. We previously filed a lawsuit concerning these issues, but the judge held that we need to provide additional detail in the complaint.

Our team of attorneys is preparing to refile a lawsuit against ABC_Hospital and related entities with the additional information requested by the Court. There has been no determination whether ABC_Hospital did anything wrong. There is no money available now and no guarantee there will be. However if you:

  • Worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its location at some point in the last six years;
  • Worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • Were not paid for that meal period;

Your legal rights may be affected should this lawsuit be refiled, and you have a choice to make now.

Your Legal Rights and Options in This Potential Lawsuit    

ASK TO BE INCLUDED

Ask to join in a lawsuit if it is refiled. Await the outcome. Give up your right to sue separately.

By asking to join a lawsuit that may be refiled, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement in that case. But, you give up any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims brought in that lawsuit.

DO NOTHING

Do nothing. Get no benefits from any lawsuit filed. Keep right to sue separately.

If you do nothing and money or benefits are later awarded, you won’t share in those. But, you keep any rights to sue ABC_Hospital separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Basic Information

Background    

On April 1, 2009, a group of former and/or current employees of West Penn filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Civil Action No. 09-379), claiming, among other things, that they were hourly employees who did not receive overtime compensation for work performed during meal breaks.

This notice informs you of the existence of a collective action lawsuit in which you may become a member. It also explains what you need to do to participate, or not participate, and how your rights may be affected.

On June 1, 2009, the Honorable Donetta W. Ambrose, United States Chief Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, authorized the sending of the Notice to inform you of your rights in connection with this lawsuit.

Might this potential lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for %entityname% at any of its locations at some point in the last six years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period.

Might I be entitled to back wages?    

You may if you:
worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
worked for at least part of a meal period; and
were not paid for that meal period.

To find out if our legal team may represent you and ask for back wages for you, you need to contact us.

Might this potential lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:
• worked as an hourly employee for %entityname% at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
• worked for at least part of a meal period; and
• were not paid for that meal period.

Might this lawsuit apply to me?    

The Judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

Catholic employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Respiratory Therapist at the following Catholic locations: Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, St. Joseph Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, McAuley Residence, St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, Father Baker Manor, St. Elizabeth’s Home of Lancaster, St. Francis of Buffalo, St. Francis Home of Williamsville, and Nazareth Nursing Home will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

Might I be entitled to back wages?    

You may if you:

  • Worked as an hourly employee for a health care employer in the Washington, D.C. metro area at some point in the last three years;
  • Worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • Were not paid for that meal period.

To find out if our legal team may represent you, you need to contact us.

Might this lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:

• worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last six years;
• worked for at least part of a meal period; and
• were not paid for that meal period.

Might this lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:

• worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
• worked for at least part of a meal period; and
• were not paid for that meal period.

Might I be entitled to back wages?    

You may if you:

  • Worked as an hourly employee for a health care employer at some point in the last three years;
  • Worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • Were not paid for that meal period.

To find out if our legal team may represent you, you need to contact us.

Might this lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:

• worked as an hourly employee for West Penn at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
• worked for at least part of a meal period; and
• were not paid for that meal period.

Might I be entitled to back wages?    

You may if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last six years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period.

To find out if our legal team may represent you and ask for back wages for you, you need to contact us.

Might the lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:

• worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
• worked for at least part of a meal period; and
• were not paid for that meal period.

Might this lawsuit apply to me?    

The Judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

Kaleida employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Respiratory Therapist at the following Kaleida locations: Buffalo General, DeGraff Memorial, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle, Millard Fillmore Suburban, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Deaconess Center, Waterfront Health Care Center will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

Might I be entitled to back wages?    

You may if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period.

To find out if our legal team may represent you and ask for back wages for you, you need to contact us.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes. You will probably only be able to collect wages under federal law for the three years before the date your consent form is filed. Therefore, every day that you wait to submit the consent form once the lawsuit is filed means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to act, you should send in the consent form as soon as possible. However, you will not be represented by our law firm in this case until the case is filed and your consent form is filed with it.

Might this potential lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last three years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

The Judge has ordered that Catholic Employees have only 60 days to submit their Consent Forms to participate in this action. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONSENT FORM IN THE MAIL IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes, in order to participate in the lawsuit your consent form must be postmarked by September 15, 2009. You will probably only be able to collect wages under federal law for the three years before the date your consent form is filed. Therefore, every day that you wait to submit the consent form means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to act, you should send in the consent form as soon as possible. However, you will not be represented by our law firm in this case until your consent form is filed with the court.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes. You will probably only be able to collect wages under federal law for the three years before the date your consent form is filed. Therefore, every day that you wait to submit the consent form means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to act, you should send in the consent form as soon as possible. However, you will not be represented by our law firm in this case until your consent form is filed with the court.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes, in order to participate in the lawsuit, your consent form must be postmarked as early as September 8, 2009. You will probably only be able to collect wages under federal law for the three years before the date your consent form is filed. Therefore, every day that you wait to submit the consent form means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to act, you should send in the consent form as soon as possible. However, you will not be represented by our law firm in this case until your consent form is filed with the court.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes, in order to participate in the lawsuit, your consent form must be postmarked as early as October 31, 2009. You will probably only be able to collect wages under federal law for the three years before the date your consent form is filed. Therefore, every day that you wait to submit the consent form means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to act, you should send in the consent form as soon as possible. However, you will not be represented by our law firm in this case until your consent form is filed with the court.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes. If you are awarded money under federal law, you will likely be able to collect back wages for the three years immediately prior to the date of filing of your consent to join the lawsuit. Therefore, every day that you wait to contact our legal team means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to find out what, if anything, you may be owed, you should contact our legal team at once. However, you will not be represented by the law firm until a case is filed, you decide to participate in the case, and your consent form is filed with the court.

Might this potential lawsuit apply to me?    

It may if you:

  • worked as an hourly employee for ABC_Hospital at any of its locations at some point in the last six years;
  • worked for at least part of a meal period; and
  • were not paid for that meal period.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes. You will probably only be able to collect wages under federal law for the three years before the date your consent form is filed. Therefore, every day that you wait to submit the consent form means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to act, you should send in the consent form as soon as possible. However, you will not be represented by our law firm in this case until your consent form is filed with the court.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

The Judge has ordered that Kaleida employees have only 60 days to submit their consent forms to participate in this action. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONSENT FORM IN THE MAIL IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUT LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The current and former employees who submit their consent forms together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sued—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, if this lawsuit is filed, ABC_Hospital) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The people together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sue—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, if this lawsuit is filed, %entityname%) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The people together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sue—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, in this lawsuit, ABC_Hospital) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

The Judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

Catholic employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Respiratory Therapist at the following Catholic locations: Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, St. Joseph Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, McAuley Residence, St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, Father Baker Manor, St. Elizabeth’s Home of Lancaster, St. Francis of Buffalo, St. Francis Home of Williamsville, and Nazareth Nursing Home will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The people together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sue—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, in this lawsuit, ABC_Hospital) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The current and former employees who submit their consent forms together are a 'Class' or 'Class Members'. The individuals who sued—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, two or more people who have similar claims against an employer, called "Class Representatives," are permitted to assert those claims in a single lawsuit. The people together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sue—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, in this lawsuit, West Penn) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

In this case, the court has determined preliminarily that hourly employees, who were subject to automatic meal period deductions and who are alleged to be owed overtime compensation as a result of having worked through or during unpaid meal breaks during the past three years, may have sufficiently similar claims that it makes sense to send a notice of rights to such employees.

Are there any deadlines I need to worry about?    

Yes. You will probably only be able to collect wages under federal law for the three years before the date your consent form is filed. Therefore, every day that you wait to submit the consent form once the lawsuit is refiled means you could be losing some or all of your claim. If you do want to act, you should send in the consent form as soon as possible. However, you will not be represented by our law firm in this case until the case is refiled and your consent form is filed with it.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The people together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sue—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, in this lawsuit, ABC_Hospital) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The people together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sue—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, in this lawsuit, ABC_Hospital) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

The Judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

Kaleida employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Respiratory Therapist at the following Kaleida locations: Buffalo General, DeGraff Memorial, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle, Millard Fillmore Suburban, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Deaconess Center, Waterfront Health Care Center will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the plaintiffs say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

As part of the lawsuit, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

The Judge has ordered that Kaleida employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Respiratory Therapist at the following Kaleida locations: Buffalo General, DeGraff Memorial, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle, Millard Fillmore Suburban, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Deaconess Center, Waterfront Health Care Center will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

What would the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the employees may say that %entityname% failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that %entityname% permitted them to do work. Specifically, employees may say that among other things, %entityname% implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

If the lawsuit is filed, the employees will ask that because %entityname% did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the plaintiffs will say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs will say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

As part of the lawsuit, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

As part of the lawsuit, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the plaintiffs say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

As part of the lawsuit, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

The Judge has ordered that Catholic employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Respiratory Therapist at the following Catholic locations: Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, St. Joseph Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, McAuley Residence, St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, Father Baker Manor, St. Elizabeth’s Home of Lancaster, St. Francis of Buffalo, St. Francis Home of Williamsville, and Nazareth Nursing Home will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the plaintiffs say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

As part of the lawsuit, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What would the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the employees may say that %entityname% failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that %entityname% permitted them to do work. Specifically, employees may say that among other things, %entityname% implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

If the lawsuit is filed, the employees will ask that because %entityname% did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What would the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the plaintiffs will say that %entityname% failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that %entityname% permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, %entityname% implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

If the lawsuit is filed, the employees will ask that because %entityname% did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What is a collective action and who is involved?    

In a collective (or class) action lawsuit, one or more people called "Class Representatives" sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims. The people together are a "Class" or "Class Members." The individuals who sue—and all the Class Members like them—are called the plaintiffs. The company that is sued (for example, if this lawsuit is refiled, ABC_Hospital) is called the defendant. Unless each employee's case ends up being tried separately, one Court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose not to join the Class.

What would the lawsuit complain about?    

The lawsuit would complain that, among other things, your employer implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

If the lawsuit is filed, the employees will request their unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim that West Penn had a practice of automatically deducting 30 minutes from employees' workdays for meal periods, even when employees performed compensable work during meal periods.

The plaintiffs allege that West Penn's practices, as alleged above, did not comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act ("the FLSA"), and plaintiffs claim they are owed unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages that may be allowed under the law and attorneys' fees.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

As part of the lawsuit, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

What does the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees are considering bringing, the plaintiffs say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

As part of the lawsuit, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

How does West Penn respond?    

West Penn denies that it did anything wrong and says that it paid all overtime wages required under the FLSA. West Penn also says that it has policies and procedures in place to insure that any automatic meal break deductions were canceled for employees who worked during any part of a meal break, so that hourly wage employees received all overtime wages to which they were entitled.

What would the lawsuit complain about?    

In the lawsuit that the employees expect to refile, the plaintiffs say that ABC_Hospital failed to pay hourly employees for all the time that ABC_Hospital permitted them to do work. Specifically, plaintiffs say that among other things, ABC_Hospital implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.

If the lawsuit is refiled, the employees will ask that because ABC_Hospital did not pay overtime as required by law, they are owed that unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

Though a lawsuit has been filed the Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital or the employees are correct. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Therefore, there is no money available now.

The Court will decide whether people who have opted in may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

No lawsuit has been filed and a Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital or the employees are correct. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Further, our legal team has not completed its investigation to determine if it makes sense to file a lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. Therefore, there is no money available now.

If a lawsuit is filed and people have had the chance to opt in, the Court will decide whether people who have opted in may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

No lawsuit has been filed and a Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital or the employees are correct. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Therefore, there is no money available now.

Once the lawsuit is filed and people have had the chance to opt in, the Court will decide whether people who have opted in may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

Though a lawsuit has been filed the Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital owes any back wages to you or to its other employees. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Therefore, there is no money available now.

The Court will decide whether people who have asked to be included in the lawsuit may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

No lawsuit has been filed and a Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital owes any back wages to the employees. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Further, our legal team has not completed its investigation to determine if it makes sense to file a lawsuit against ABC_Hospital.

If a lawsuit is filed and people have had the chance to be included in the lawsuit, the Court will decide whether people who have requested to be included in the lawsuit may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

Though a lawsuit has been filed the Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital or the employees are correct. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Therefore, there is no money available now.

The Court will decide whether people who have opted in may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

No, a Court hasn't decided whether your employer owes anything to you or other employees. In this investigation, a Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Further, our legal team has not completed its investigation to determine if it makes sense to file a lawsuit. Therefore there is no money or benefits available now.

In any lawsuit involving these claims, the Court will decide whether people who have opted in may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

The Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital or the employees are correct. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Therefore, there is no money available now.

Once the lawsuit is refiled and people have had the chance to opt in once again, the Court will decide whether people who have opted in may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

Though a lawsuit has been filed the Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital or the employees are correct. The judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

In certifying the class, The Judge has concluded that the employees has made a "modest factual showing" that they routinely worked through their meal periods to attend to patient needs and there was a practice of applying the automatic 30-minute meal break deduction to those employees when they worked through part or all of their meal breaks.

Kaleida employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Respiratory Therapist at the following Kaleida locations: Buffalo General, DeGraff Memorial, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle, Millard Fillmore Suburban, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Deaconess Center, Waterfront Health Care Center will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

Though a lawsuit has been filed the Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital or the employees are correct. The Judge has ordered that only certain employees will receive the Court Notice of the lawsuit in the mail. THEREFORE, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

In certifying the class, The Judge has concluded that the employees have made a "modest factual showing" that they routinely worked through their meal periods to attend to patient needs and there was a practice of applying the automatic 30-minute meal break deduction to those employees when they worked through part or all of their meal breaks.

Catholic employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Respiratory Therapist at the following Catholic locations: Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, St. Joseph Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, McAuley Residence, St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, Father Baker Manor, St. Elizabeth’s Home of Lancaster, St. Francis of Buffalo, St. Francis Home of Williamsville, and Nazareth Nursing Home will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

No lawsuit has been filed and a Court hasn't decided whether ABC_Hospital owes any back wages to you or to its other employees. In this case, the Court has not yet determined whether the employees have similar enough claims that it makes sense to have those claims combined in one case. Therefore, there is no money available now.

Once the lawsuit is filed and people have had the chance to ask to be included in it, the Court will decide whether people who have asked to be included may participate in the case as class members. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate as class members. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of the class, ABC_Hospital will likely ask the Court to engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with ABC_Hospital, taking into account factors such as employment setting, recording and payment for time worked, any defenses asserted against you by ABC_Hospital, and other procedural issues.

Has a Court decided who is right?    

The Court has not decided whether West Penn or the employees are correct. By conditionally permitting the collective action and authorizing an issuance of the Notice sent to current and former employees who may be eligible, the Court is not suggesting that the plaintiffs will win or lose this case. The plaintiffs must prove their claims. Therefore, there is no money or benefits available now.

Once people have had the chance to opt in, the Court will decide whether people who have opted in may participate in this collective action. Only people "similarly situated" to the plaintiffs may participate in this collective action. To determine whether you are indeed a proper member of this collective action, the Court will engage in a review of the circumstances of your employment with West Penn.

Might I be entitled to back wages?    

You may if you:
• Worked as an hourly employee for a health care employer at some point in the last three years;
• Worked for at least part of a meal period; and
• Were not paid for that meal period.
To find out if our legal team may represent you, you need to contact us.

What would the lawsuit complain about?    

The lawsuit would complain that, among other things, your employer implemented an automatic meal deduction policy under which hourly employees were not paid for their meal periods, even though the employees did some work during those meal periods.
If the lawsuit is filed, the employees will request their unpaid overtime, as well as additional damages allowed by the law and your attorneys' fees.

Your Rights and Options

How do I join?    

To participate in the lawsuit, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I join?    

To participate in the lawsuit, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

The Judge has ordered that Kaleida employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide, Respiratory Therapist at the following Kaleida locations: Buffalo General, DeGraff Memorial, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle, Millard Fillmore Suburban, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Deaconess Center, Waterfront Health Care Center will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I participate in the investigation?    

To assist in our investigation of ABC_Hospital, please contact our legal team so that we may learn more about your situation. Your name will be kept strictly confidential by our legal team until you decide if you want to seek any back wages. You will not be represented by our legal team unless we file a lawsuit, you decide to participate by submitting your consent form, and your consent form is filed by the law firm in court.

If you fail to contact our legal team, or seek representation elsewhere, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

How do I join?    

To participate in the lawsuit, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be included in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to recovery.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I join?    

To participate in any lawsuit that is filed, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I join?    

To participate in the lawsuit, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

The Judge has ordered that Catholic employees who held the following positions: Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Respiratory Therapist at the following Catholic locations: Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, St. Joseph Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, McAuley Residence, St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, Father Baker Manor, St. Elizabeth’s Home of Lancaster, St. Francis of Buffalo, St. Francis Home of Williamsville, and Nazareth Nursing Home will receive the Court Notice in the mail.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I participate in the investigation?    

To assist in our investigation of ABC_Hospital, please contact our legal team so that we may learn more about your situation. Your name will be kept strictly confidential by our legal team until you decide if you want to seek any back wages. You will not be represented by our legal team unless we file a lawsuit, you decide to participate by submitting your consent form, and your consent form is filed by the law firm in court.

If you fail to contact our legal team, or seek representation elsewhere, you may not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

How do I join?    

To participate in the lawsuit, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I join?    

To participate in any lawsuit that is refiled, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I join?    

To participate in any lawsuit that is filed, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to seek to join this lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, your claims will not be included in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to recovery.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

How do I join?    

To participate in the lawsuit, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join this lawsuit.

The signed Consent form must be postmarked as early as October 5, 2009. If your signed Consent form is not postmarked by October 5, 2009, you may be prohibited from participating in any recovery obtained against West Penn in this lawsuit.

If you decide to join this suit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify under the law, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

You also may, but are not required, to complete the form entitled, "Information Sheet" and return it to counsel for the plaintiffs. Should you elect to join this collective action, the Information Sheet will provide your lawyers basic contact information and information regarding the dates and locations of your employment with West Penn. The Plaintiffs' lawyers represent to the Court and you that any personal information you may provide will be used for the limited purpose of pursuing this lawsuit.

How do I join?    

To participate in the lawsuit, you need to fill out the two forms found here and return them to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. You will also need to qualify to participate. It is entirely your own decision whether or not to join the lawsuit.

If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in the lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

If you decide to join the lawsuit, you will be bound by the settlement or judgment, whether it is favorable or not. If there is a favorable resolution, either by settlement or judgment, and you qualify, you will be entitled to some portion of the recovery.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action that is filed. You will not be bound by any decision on the federal overtime suit. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

You can also start your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. You'll have to hire and likely pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations for your Federal claims of two or potentially three years if the violations are found to be willful.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action that is filed. You will not be bound by any decision on the federal overtime suit. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE COURT NOTICE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM BECAUSE OUR LEGAL TEAM EXPECTS TO CERTIFY A SEPARATE CLAIM TO RECOVER ANY WAGES YOU MAY BE OWED.

You can also start your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. You'll have to hire and likely pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations for your Federal claims of two or potentially three years if the violations are found to be willful.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, and a lawsuit is filed in which you do not participate, you will not be bound by any decision on the federal overtime suit. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims in that suit.

You can also ask another lawyer if you are owed back wages, or you can start your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. You'll have to hire and likely pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations of two or three years.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action that is filed. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

You can also start your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. You'll have to hire and likely pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do not participate in the lawsuit against ABC_Hospital, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations for your Federal claims of two or potentially three years if the violations are found to be willful.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action that is filed. You will not be bound by any decision on the federal overtime suit. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

You can also start your own lawsuit against %entityname%. You'll have to hire and pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit against %entityname%, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations of two or three years.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, and a lawsuit is filed in which you do not participate, you may not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims in that suit.

You can also ask another lawyer if you are owed back wages, and with that lawyer seek to start your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. You'll have to hire and possibly pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do decide not to participate in this investigation and instead seek to pursue your claims against ABC_Hospital independently, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations of two or three years.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action that will likely be refiled. You will not be bound by any decision on the federal overtime suit. Therefore, you may not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

You can also start your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. You'll have to hire and pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your federal claims may be subject to a statute of limitations of two or three years.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action that is filed. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

You can also start your own lawsuit against %entityname%. You'll have to hire and pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do not participate in the lawsuit that this firm will bring, but rather decide to start or continue your own lawsuit against %entityname%, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations of two or three years.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action that is filed. You will not be bound by any decision on the federal overtime suit. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

You can also start your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital. You'll have to hire and likely pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit against ABC_Hospital, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations for your Federal claims of two or potentially three years if the violations are found to be willful.

What if I do nothing?    

If you do nothing, you will not participate in the collective action. You will not be bound by any decision on the federal overtime suit. Therefore, you will not be entitled to any recovery should there be any for those claims.

If you don't join this lawsuit, you will retain any legal rights you may have to overtime compensation and will have other options available to you to pursue the claims for overtime compensation asserted in the lawsuit. You may approach West Penn directly or, if you are a member of a union, you may seek the union's assistance. you also are free to independently retain your own lawyer and file your own individual lawsuit, subject to any defenses that might be asserted. You should be aware that FLSA claims are limited to a two or three-year statute of limitations, and delay in joining this action, or proceeding separately, may result in some or all of your claims expiring under the law.

If I join, will there be any impact on my employment?    

Federal law prohibits West Penn from discharging or in any other manner discriminating against you because you have exercised your rights under the FLSA. Such conduct would be unlawful and you are entitled to damages should a court determine that West Penn took any action against you for joining this lawsuit.

I am afraid ABC_Hospital may take some action against me if I join.    

You would be one of a large number of employees whose consent forms are filed seeking back pay. Further, ABC_Hospital is prohibited from taking any action against you should you join this lawsuit. Such conduct would also be illegal and you are entitled to additional damages should a court determine ABC_Hospital took any action against you for joining this lawsuit.

I am afraid %entityname% may take some action against me if I join.    

%entityname% will not know that you contacted us unless a lawsuit is actually filed, you ask to participate, and your consent form is filed in court. Then you would be one of a number of employees whose forms are filed seeking back pay. Further, %entityname% is prohibited from taking any action against you should you join any lawsuit that may be filed. Such conduct would also be illegal and you would be entitled to additional damages should a court determine %entityname% took any adverse employment action against you for joining such a lawsuit.

I am afraid %entityname% may take some action against me if I join.    

%entityname% will not know that you submitted the consent form unless a lawsuit is actually filed. Then you would be one of a large number of employees whose forms are filed seeking back pay. Further, %entityname% is prohibited from taking any action against you should you join this lawsuit. Such conduct would also be illegal and you are entitled to additional damages should a court determine %entityname% took any action against you for joining this lawsuit.

I am afraid ABC_Hospital may take some action against me if I join.    

Unless you previously joined, ABC_Hospital will not know that you contacted us unless the lawsuit is actually refiled, you ask to participate, and your consent form is filed in court. Then you would be one of a number of employees whose forms are filed seeking back pay. Further, ABC_Hospital is prohibited from taking any action against you should you join any lawsuit that is refiled. Such conduct would also be illegal and you would be entitled to additional damages should a court determine ABC_Hospital took any adverse employment action against your for joining such a lawsuit.

I am afraid ABC_Hospital may take some action against me if I join.    

You would be one of a large number of employees whose consent forms are filed seeking back pay. Further, ABC_Hospital is prohibited from taking any action against you should you join this lawsuit. Such conduct would also be illegal and you are entitled to additional damages should a court determine ABC_Hospital took any action against you for joining this lawsuit.

I am afraid my employer may take some action against me if I talk to your legal team.    

Your employer will not be told if you contact our legal team unless and until you ask us to act on your behalf in a lawsuit we have filed to ask for your back wages. Further, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against you for participating in a lawsuit to collect Federal overtime wages.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, our legal team will ask you for information and you would need to give that information to them. You may also be asked to answer questions from your employer’s attorney prior to trial for part of a day. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, our legal team will ask you for information and you would need to provide them with that information. While this suit is proceeding, you also may be required to respond to written questions, participate in depositions and/or testify in court. If you asked to give information, plaintiffs' counsel has agreed to work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, our legal team will ask you for information and you would need to give that information to them. If a lawsuit is filed, you may also be asked to answer questions from your employer’s attorney prior to trial for part of a day. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, our legal team will ask you for information and you would need to give that information to them. You may also be asked to answer questions from your employer’s attorney prior to trial for part of a day. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, our legal team will ask you for information that they need to prosectue the lawsuit effectively and it would be in your interest to give that information to them. If a lawsuit is filed, you may also be asked to answer questions from %entityname% attorney prior to trial for part of a day-but only while our legal team is present. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, your lawyers will ask you for information and you would need to give that information to them. If a lawsuit is filed, you may also be asked to answer questions from the other attorney prior to trial for part of a day. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, your lawyers will ask you for information and you would need to give that information to them. If a lawsuit is refiled, you may also be asked to answer questions from the other attorney prior to trial for part of a day. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, the lawyers will ask you for information that they need to prosecute the lawsuit effectively, and it would be in your interest to give that information to them. If a lawsuit is filed, you may also be asked to answer questions from the ABC_Hospital attorney prior to trial for part of a day-but only while our legal team is present. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

Do I have to do anything to help out with the lawsuit once I join?    

The lawyers will handle most of the presentation of the case. From time-to-time, our legal team will ask you for information and you would need to give that information to them. If a lawsuit is filed, you may also be asked to answer questions from your employer’s attorney prior to trial for part of a day. Should there be a trial, some Plaintiffs may testify. Regardless, if you are asked to give information, the attorneys will work with you so that the process is as convenient for you as possible.

How do I participate in the investigation?    

To assist in our investigation, please contact our legal team so that we may learn more about your situation. We will not tell your employer that you contacted us. You will not be represented by the lawyers unless the law firm files a law suit, you decide to participate, and your consent form is filed by the law firm in court.

If you fail to contact our legal team, or seek representation elsewhere, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

What if I never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not be entitled to any recovery for your federal back wages from any lawsuit that may be filed. Also, if you do not contact a lawyer, you will not know whether you can get any back wages.

You can also ask another lawyer if you are owed back wages, or you can start your own lawsuit. You'll have to hire and pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations of two or three years.

How do I participate?    

To assist in our investigation please contact our legal team so that we may learn more about your situation. We will not tell your employer that you contacted us. You will not be represented by the lawyers unless the law firm files a lawsuit, you decide to participate, and your consent form is filed by the law firm in court.
If you fail to contact our legal team, or fail to seek representation elsewhere, you will not be allowed to participate in any recovery for the federal overtime claims in this lawsuit and may be jeopardizing your right to sue.

What if you never do anything?    

If you do nothing, you will not be entitled to any recovery for your federal back wages from any lawsuit that may be filed. Also, if you do not contact a lawyer, you will not know whether you can get any back wages.
You can also ask another lawyer if you are owed back wages, or you can start your own lawsuit. You'll have to hire and pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit, and you'll have to prove your claims. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations of two or thee years.

The Lawyers Involved

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are the lawyers who have filed suit against ABC_Hospital. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Unless you choose another lawyer (see: Should I get my own Lawyer?), these attorneys would represent you in the lawsuit. That representation would only start once you have returned the consent form and that form is filed in court. You would not be represented by the lawyers before that. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims alleged in the complaint.

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP is the counsel representing the named plaintiffs in this action.

Unless you choose another lawyer, these attorneys would represent you in the action. you can contact the plaintiffs' attorneys at:

J. Nelson Thomas, Esq.
Patrick J. Solomon, Esq.
THOMAS & SOLOMON LLP
693 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
1-877-272-4066

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are the lawyers who have filed suit against ABC_Hospital. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Unless you choose another lawyer (see: Should I get my own Lawyer?), these attorneys would represent you in the action. That representation would only start once you have returned the consent form and that form is filed in court. You would not be represented by the lawyers before that. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims raised in the complaint in this case.

Do I have a lawyer?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are lawyers investigating the potential case against ABC_Hospital. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are the lawyers who have filed suit against ABC_Hospital. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Unless you choose another lawyer (see: Should I get my own Lawyer?), these attorneys would represent you in the action. That representation would only start once you have returned the consent form and that form is filed in court. Your claims would not be included in the lawsuit before that. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims raised in the complaint in this case.

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

Unless you choose another lawyer (see: Should I get my own Lawyer?), these attorneys would represent you in the action. That representation would only start once you have returned the consent form and a lawsuit is refiled and that form is filed in court. You would not be represented by the lawyers before each of these criteria have been met. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims raised in the complaint in this case.

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are lawyers investigating the potential case against %entityname%. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Unless you choose another lawyer (see: Should I get my own Lawyer?), these attorneys would represent you in the action. That representation would only start once you have returned the consent form and a lawsuit is filed and that form is filed in court. You would not be represented by the lawyers before that. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims raised in the complaint in this case.

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are the lawyers who have filed suit against ABC_Hospital. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Unless you choose another lawyer (see: Should I get my own Lawyer?), these attorneys would represent you in the action. That representation would only start once you have returned the consent form and that form is filed in court. You would not be represented by the lawyers before that. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims raised in the complaint in this case.

Do I have a lawyer in this case?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are lawyers investigating the potential case against %entityname%. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Unless you choose another lawyer (see: Should I get my own Lawyer?), these attorneys would represent you in the action. That representation would only start once you have returned the consent form and a lawsuit is filed and that form is filed in court. Your claims would not be included in the lawsuit before that. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims raised in the complaint in this case.

Do I have a lawyer?    

Not unless you hired a lawyer. The law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP are lawyers investigating the illegal policies in the industry. They are experienced in handling similar cases against other employers. More information about the law firm, its practices, and its lawyers' experience is available at theemploymentattorneys.com.

Are you my lawyer?    

Not presently and not unless the following conditions are met. We can only be your lawyer if you submit your consent form, you qualify to participate, and it is filed with the court.

Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once you have decided to participate in the lawsuit, you were eligible and your consent form has been filed in court. You would not be represented by our legal team before that. If your consent form is filed with the court, you would only be represented by our legal team for the claims alleged in the complaint.

Are you my lawyer?    

Not presently and not unless the following conditions are met. We can only be your lawyer if you submit your consent form, you qualify to participate, and it is filed with the court.

Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once you have decided to participate in a lawsuit, you were eligible and your consent form has been filed in court. You would not be represented by our legal team before that. If your consent form is filed with the court, you would only be represented by our legal team for the claims raised in the complaint in the case.

Are you my Lawyer?    

No. Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once our investigation has concluded, you decide to participate in a lawsuit our legal team may file, your claims are eligible for inclusion in that lawsuit, and you sign a consent form that is filed in court. You would not be represented by our legal team before that. Once that has occurred, you would be represented by these attorneys only for the claims raised in the complaint that initiates that lawsuit.

Are you my Lawyer?    

No. Thomas & Solomon LLP’s representation of you would only start once our further investigation has concluded, you decide to participate in a lawsuit our legal team will likely refile, your claims are eligible for inclusion in that lawsuit, and you sign a consent form that is filed in court. You would not be represented by our legal team before each of these criteria have been met. Once that has occurred, you would be represented by our attorneys only for the claims raised in the complaint that initiates this lawsuit.

Are you my lawyer?    

No. We can only represent you if you submit your consent form, you qualify to participate, and it is filed with the court.

Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once you have decided to participate in a lawsuit, you were eligible and your consent form has been filed in court. If your consent form is filed with the court, you would only be represented by our legal team for the claims raised in the complaint in the case.

Are you my Lawyer?    

No. Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once we have concluded our investigation, decided to file a lawsuit, you have submitted your consent form, and your consent form has been filed in court. Once the form is filed, you would only be represented by these attorneys for the claims raised in the complaint in this case.

Are you my lawyer?    

Not presently and not unless the following conditions are met. We can only be your lawyer if you submit your consent form, you qualify to participate, and it is filed with the court.

Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once you have decided to participate in a lawsuit, you were eligible and your consent form has been filed in court. You would not be represented by our legal team before that. If your consent form is filed with the court, you would only be represented by our legal team for the claims raised in the complaint in the case.

Are you my Lawyer?    

No. Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once our investigation has concluded, you decide to participate in a lawsuit our legal team may file, your claims are eligible for inclusion in that lawsuit, and you sign a consent form that is filed in court. You would not be represented by our legal team before that. Once that has occurred, you would be represented by these attorneys only for the claims raised in the complaint that initiates that lawsuit.

Are you my Lawyer?    

No. We can only be your lawyer once our investigation is completed, we have decided to file a lawsuit against your employer, you submit your consent form, and it is filed with the court.

Thomas & Solomon LLP's representation of you would only start once our investigation has concluded, you decided to participate in a lawsuit our legal team may file, you were eligible and your consent form has been filed in court. If your consent form is filed with the court, you would only be represented by our legal team for the claims raised in the complaint in the case.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer if you sign a consent form that asks Thomas & Solomon LLP to represent you, something that will occur only once we have concluded our investigation, have decided to file a lawsuit, you decide to participate in the lawsuit, and your consent form is filed with the court. If you want your own lawyer before then, or instead of Thomas & Solomon LLP, you will likely have to pay that lawyer. However, you can ask him or her to evaluate your case, file a complaint, or appear in court for you if you want someone other than Thomas & Solomon LLP to include your claims in the lawsuit it is filing.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer because Thomas & Solomon LLP has agreed to work on your behalf. You may hire a different lawyer if you wish to do so. You would be responsible for making the arrangements to hire that lawyer, including any fee arrangements. If you decide to have another attorney represent you, that attorney will need to draft a consent for that you should then mail to Thomas & Solomon LLP.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer if you and Thomas & Solomon LLP agree that it should represent you, something that will occur only once we have concluded our further investigation, have decided to refile a lawsuit, you decide to participate in the lawsuit, and your consent form is filed with the court. If you want your own lawyer before then, or instead of Thomas & Solomon LLP, you will likely have to pay that lawyer. However, you can ask him or her to evaluate your case, file a complaint, or appear in court for you in you want someone other than Thomas & Solomon LLP to speak for you.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer if you and Thomas & Solomon LLP agree that our legal team should represent you, something that will occur only once you decide to participate in the lawsuit, and your consent form is filed with the court. If you want your own lawyer before then, or instead of Thomas & Solomon LLP, you will likely have to pay that lawyer. However, you can ask him or her to evaluate your case, file a complaint, or appear in court for you if you want someone other than Thomas & Solomon LLP to speak for you.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer if you and Thomas & Solomon LLP agree that it should represent you, something that will occur only once we have concluded our investigation, have decided to file a lawsuit, you decide to participate in the lawsuit, and your consent form is filed with the court. If you want your own lawyer before then, or instead of Thomas & Solomon LLP, you will likely have to pay that lawyer. However, you can ask him or her to evaluate your case, file a complaint, or appear in court for you if you want someone other than Thomas & Solomon LLP to speak for you.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer if you and Thomas & Solomon LLP agree that it should represent you, something that will occur only once we have concluded our investigation, have decided to file a lawsuit, you decide to participate in the lawsuit, and your consent form is filed with the court. If you want your own lawyer before then, or instead of Thomas & Solomon LLP, you may have to pay that lawyer. However, you can ask him or her to evaluate your case, file a complaint, or appear in court for you if you want someone other than Thomas & Solomon LLP to speak for you.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer if you and Thomas & Solomon LLP agree that our legal team should represent you, something that will occur only once you decide to participate in the lawsuit, and your consent form is filed with the court. If you want your own lawyer before then, or instead of Thomas & Solomon LLP, you will likely have to pay that lawyer. However, you can ask him or her to evaluate your case, file a complaint, or appear in court for you if you want someone other than Thomas & Solomon LLP to speak for you.

Should I get my own lawyer?    

You do not need to hire your own lawyer if you and Thomas & Solomon LLP agree that it should represent you, something that will occur only once we have concluded our investigation, have decided to file a lawsuit, you decide to participate in the lawsuit, and your consent form is filed with the court. If you want your own lawyer before then, or instead of Thomas & Solomon LLP, you will likely have to pay that lawyer. However, you can ask him or her to evaluate your case, file a complaint, or appear in court for you if you want someone other than Thomas & Solomon LLP to speak for you.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If a lawsuit is filed and the attorneys get money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees and expenses. Hence, costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by %entityname%. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate. We do not know how long this will take.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If our legal team gets money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees. Costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to spend your own money for attorney fees or costs. You won't have to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by ABC_Hospital. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, and we have received and filed your consent form with the court, you will be notified about how to participate.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If the attorneys get money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. You won't have to pay these fees and expenses. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained or paid separately by West Penn. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate. We do not know how long this will take.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If a lawsuit is refiled and the attorneys get money or benefits for the employees, our attorneys may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees. Costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to spend your own money for attorney fees or costs. You won't have to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by ABC_Hospital. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If our legal team gets money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees. Costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to spend your own money for attorney fees or costs. You won't have to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by ABC_Hospital. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If a lawsuit is filed and the attorneys get money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees. Costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to spend your own money for attorney fees or costs. You won't have to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by %entityname%. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate. We do not know how long this will take.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If our legal team gets money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees and expenses. Hence, costs of the lawsuit are typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by ABC_Hospital. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If a lawsuit is filed and the attorneys get money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees. Costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request and awards fees and expenses, they would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by %entityname%. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate. We do not know how long this will take.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If our legal team gets money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees. Costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to spend your own money for attorney fees or costs. You won't have to pay these fees and expenses out-of-pocket. If the Court grants the lawyers' request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by ABC_Hospital. If there is no recovery you are not obligated to pay fees or costs.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate.

How will the lawyers be paid?    

If a lawsuit is filed and the attorneys get money or benefits for the employees, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. Typically, if a case settles a portion of the settlement is approved by the court as attorney fees. Costs of the lawsuit are also typically paid out of the settlement fund. These fees and costs reduce the amount the plaintiffs recover. In no case would you be asked to spend your own money for attorney fees or costs. If the Court grants the lawyers’ request, the fees and expenses would be either deducted from any money obtained for the Class or paid separately by your employer.

If the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits as a result of a trial or a settlement, you will be notified about how to participate. We do not know how long this will take.

Getting More Information

Are more details available?    

On this website, the lawyers for the employees have put additional information about the case. You can also contact the Plaintiffs' attorneys at:

Hospital Overtime Class Action Lawsuits & Investigations
Thomas & Solomon LLP
693 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
877.272.4066
Contact Us

Are more details available?    

On this website, the lawyers for the employees have put additional information about the case. You can also contact the Plaintiffs' attorneys at:

Hospital Overtime Class Action Lawsuits & Investigations
Thomas & Solomon LLP
693 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
877.272.4066
Contact Us

Please note that merely contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Are more details available?    

On this website, the lawyers for the employees have put additional information about the case. You can also contact the Plaintiffs' attorneys at:

Hospital Overtime Class Action Lawsuits & Investigations
Thomas & Solomon LLP
693 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
877.272.4066
Contact Us

Are more details available?    

On this website, the lawyers for the employees have put additional information about the case. You can also contact our legal team at:

Hospital Overtime Class Action Lawsuits & Investigations
Thomas & Solomon LLP
693 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
877.272.4066
Contact Us

Are more details available?    

On this website, the lawyers for the employees have put additional information about the case. You can also contact the Plaintiffs' attorneys at:

Hospital Overtime Class Action Lawsuits & Investigations
Thomas & Solomon LLP
693 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
877.272.4066
Contact Us

Please note that merely contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Should I Be Afraid Of Participating In The Investigation?    

No. We will not tell your employer that you contacted us. We will keep your information sheet and any inquiries completely confidential.

If you would like to talk to one of the attorneys handling this investigation, please contact us.

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