Protecting Warehouse Worker Rights in NJ & PA
Warehouse workers are entitled to be paid for every minute they spend working, even if they’re not on the clock. Employers often require employees to perform job-related tasks before clocking in or after clocking out, which must still be compensated. Unfortunately, many warehouse employees experience wage theft and labor violations when companies ignore these laws. At McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., our attorneys proudly fight against warehouse wage theft across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Let us help you recover the wages you are rightfully owed.
What is Warehouse Wage Theft?
Warehouse wage theft occurs when employers fail to pay employees for all hours worked. This can include requiring off-the-clock work before or after shifts, failing to pay overtime, misclassifying workers to avoid paying overtime, or deducting pay for meal breaks employees never received.
Each of these practices can result in significant financial harm, and many warehouse workers are unaware that they may be entitled to back pay.
Common Warehouse Labor Violations
Warehouse employees often face unique workplace demands that lead to unpaid time. Examples include:
- Security Screenings: Waiting in line for bag checks or metal detectors before or after a shift
- Protective Gear: Putting on or removing uniforms, steel-toe boots, or safety equipment while off the clock
- Travel Time Within the Facility: Walking long distances from security checkpoints to workstations before clocking in
- Mandatory Training or Meetings: Attending unpaid safety sessions or work briefings
- Shortened Meal/Rest Breaks: Being required to work through breaks without compensation
If you’ve experienced any of these violations, you may have a case. Reach out to our firm for information and the next steps you should take.
Your Warehouse Worker Rights Under Wage Laws
Under state wage and hour laws, employees must be compensated for “all hours worked.”
Warehouse workers are entitled to be paid for all time worked, including off-the-clock activities, and to receive overtime pay for hours beyond 40 per week. They are also protected against retaliation for reporting violations and may file a wage claim or class action lawsuit when multiple workers are impacted.
Filing a Warehouse Employee Wage Claim
If you have been the victim of wage theft or labor violations, you may be entitled to recover:
- Back pay for unpaid wages
- Unpaid overtime
- Liquidated damages and employer penalties
- Attorneys’ fees and costs
A quick call to our firm will connect you with one of our team members. We provide free legal consultations to discuss your wage theft case and your options.
Wage Theft Against Warehouse Workers is Illegal. Fight Back with McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C.
McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C., represents warehouse employees in claims involving wage theft and labor law violations. We fight to hold major companies accountable and ensure workers receive every dollar they earned. With offices in Red Bank, Marlton, and Newark, NJ, as well as New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA, our legal team represents warehouse employees across the region. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you file a warehouse wage theft claim and recover what you’re owed.
