September 02, 2022
A California federal judge on Wednesday gutted litigation accusing FedEx of fraudulently withholding benefits and overtime pay from drivers, but denied the delivery company's bid for a quick win on some claims, including allegations the company did not maintain proper pay records and failed to pay some drivers for waiting times.
July 28, 2022
FedEx urged a California federal judge on Thursday to grant it a win on some claims brought by a group of workers accusing the delivery company of withholding benefits and overtime pay, arguing that many of the wage claims are preempted by federal law exempting heavy-weight commercial vehicle drivers.
July 22, 2022
In the coming week, attorneys should watch for a ruling on whether FedEx is jointly liable for wage and hour violations in a proposed class action by delivery drivers. Here's a look at that case and other labor and employment matters coming up in the Golden State.
April 18, 2022
FedEx asked a California judge Monday to rule against a group of workers who sued the delivery company for allegedly withholding benefits and overtime pay, arguing it cannot be held liable for the labor issues because it is not the workers' joint employer.
March 18, 2022
In the coming week, labor and employment attorneys should watch out for a preliminary settlement in a case involving California Uber drivers who accused the ride-hailing giant of misclassifying them as independent contractors. Here's a look at that case and other key labor and employment matters on deck in the Golden State.