On January 6, 2025, Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a lawsuit against Akima Global Services to recover underpayment caused by untimely wage payments and other damages. The suit covers the plaintiff and similarly situated non-exempt hourly positions such as Detention Officers, Training Officers, Relief Officers, and Kitchen Workers who have worked for Akima Global Services, LLC and Akima LLC in New York State.
Throughout the claim period, Akima Global Services paid its New York-based hourly employees every two weeks. The lawsuit contends that manual workers should have received weekly compensation. The plaintiff, a Detention Officer, alleges his job duties were largely physical. They included maintaining patrol, physically separating detainees, pushing wheelchair-bound individuals, frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting objects sometimes weighing 50 to 70 pounds. Despite that, he was compensated bi-weekly instead of weekly, as required under New York law for manual workers.
What does the Akima Global Services lawsuit allege?
The lawsuit alleges Akima paid hourly employees, including Detention Officers and Kitchen Workers whose duties were largely physical, on a bi-weekly basis instead of the weekly schedule New York law requires for manual workers.
Who might be covered by this case?
Current and former hourly workers, including Detention Officers, Training Officers, Relief Officers, and Kitchen Workers, who worked for Akima Global Services in New York from May 2018 through the date of final judgment.
Do I need to do anything to join this lawsuit?
It depends on how the case is structured. An FLSA collective action generally requires affected workers to opt in, while a class action may include workers automatically. The fastest way to find out where you stand is to contact Fitapelli & Schaffer directly.
What can I recover if this applies to me?
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to recover unpaid wages, overtime, liquidated damages, and other damages tied to the specific violations alleged in this case.
Where can I view the complaint that was filed?
The filed complaint is publicly available as a PDF, linked directly from this page.
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