On March 20, 2025, Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP filed a class- and collective-action lawsuit against Campbell Soup Company and Snyder's-Lance Inc. (collectively “Campbell Soup”). The lawsuit alleges that Campbell Soup misclassified its Production Supervisors as exempt from overtime pay, resulting in unpaid wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Wisconsin state labor laws.
The lawsuit claims that Production Supervisors at Campbell Soup regularly worked 14.5- to 15-hour shifts, often exceeding 40 hours per week, without receiving proper overtime compensation. Despite their job titles, these supervisors primarily performed non-exempt duties, such as operating production machinery, assisting hourly workers, and troubleshooting breakdowns, making them eligible for overtime pay under federal and state law.
Why might Campbell Soup's Production Supervisors have been misclassified?
The lawsuit alleges these supervisors primarily performed hands-on production work, such as operating machinery, assisting hourly workers, and troubleshooting breakdowns, rather than managerial duties, despite working 14.5 to 15-hour shifts, which weighs against exempt classification under the FLSA.
Who might be covered by this case?
Current and former Production Supervisors who worked for Campbell Soup nationwide in the last three years and were classified as exempt from overtime.
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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