Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP filed a class action for unpaid wages against Endeavor Air, Inc., a regional airline. This lawsuit represents similarly situated current and former manual workers under the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) to recover untimely wages. Manual Workers for Endeavor Air have alleged the airline paid them on a bi-weekly basis instead of a weekly basis as required for manual workers under the NYLL. Affected workers may include current and former Manual Workers who were paid on a bi-weekly basis, including positions such as flight attendants, ramp agents, cargo workers, inspectors, maintenance technicians, and baggage handlers.
The lawsuit, filed in New York federal court, specifically alleges that Endeavor Air failed to pay Manual Workers on a weekly basis as required by the NYLL. Because of this failure, Manual Workers allege they are owed liquidated damages equal to their late wages, and the class action seeks to recover those damages.
Why does it matter that Endeavor Air paid workers bi-weekly?
New York law requires manual workers, employees who spend over 25% of their time on physical tasks, to be paid weekly. Airline ground and cabin crew roles often qualify as manual work, so paying on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly schedule instead can entitle affected workers to liquidated damages for the delay.
Who might be covered by this case?
Current and former hourly manual workers in the airline industry, including flight attendants, ramp agents, cargo workers, inspectors, maintenance technicians, and baggage handlers, who were paid on a bi-weekly basis.
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 under the NYLL may include workers automatically. The fastest way to find out where you stand is to contact Fitapelli & Schaffer directly.
What can I recover if I worked at one of these businesses?
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to recover unpaid minimum wages, overtime wages, uniform maintenance pay, uniform reimbursement, and damages tied to inaccurate wage notices or statements.
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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