FAQS

Should current employees be afraid of getting involved in this lawsuit?

No. The law prohibits Ray’s, LLC and Donald Matthews from taking any action against you for joining this lawsuit.  If you believe Ray’s, LLC or Donald Matthews has retaliated against you in any way, contact us immediately.

If you are not ready to join the lawsuit, but have questions or would like to talk confidentially (and at no charge) to one of the attorneys handling this case, please contact us.

Do I need to pay any attorney’s fees to join the lawsuit?

No.  Gibbons Jones, P.C. will represent you on a contingency basis.  If a Court determines you are entitled to recovery for unpaid overtime, then attorneys' fees will be paid by Ray’s, LLC and/or Donald Matthews as a percentage of the recovery, in an amount approved by the court.  If the case is not successful, you will not owe any attorney’s fees. 

Why do you believe Ray's, LLC and Donald Matthews did not pay overtime correctly?

The law requires that employees be paid for all time they are permitted to work. Based upon our investigation, we believe that Ray’s, LLC and Donald Matthews did not pay for all the time employees worked or for all time employees were permitted to work over 40 hours in a week.  We base this belief on the fact that Ray's LLC deducts 20 minutes from the time of each employee for every shift worked, which we believe violates federal wage and hour laws.  In addition, it is our understanding that Drivers and Slingers regularly work through their 20 minute breaks.  We believe that if you work through your 20 minute break, you should be paid for this time.  Ray's, LLC and Donald Matthews have not agreed or conceded that they did not pay overtime correctly.  In addition, no court has determined whether Ray's, LLC or Donald Matthews pays overtime correctly.

What types of jobs or job titles are involved?

Drivers and Slingers.  The lawsuit seeks to represent all Ray's, LLC Drivers, including Roll Off Drivers, Semi Drivers, Front-End Loader Drivers, Rear-End Loader Drivers, and Box Truck Drivers and Slingers who drive or work on Ray's Trash trucks.

Do I have any deadlines I need to worry about, or can I wait to see what happens with this case?

Yes.  Under federal overtime law, employees are generally not entitled to their lost overtime pay for hours they worked more than two (or three) years ago. In other words, once you join the lawsuit, you can only collect lost wages under Federal Law for two (or three) years prior to that date, nothing more.  The Court will determine whether the two year or three year deadline applies.

How can I tell if I qualify for this lawsuit?

If you are/were employed as a Driver or Slinger for Ray’s, LLC in the last three (3) years, you may qualify to participate in the action. However, the Court will have to make that determination.

Additionally, you can contact us for a consultation and our opinion as to whether you qualify. There is no charge or obligation if you contact us. We will keep any information you provide strictly confidential.

How much money would I be entitled to?

It will take a detailed calculation based on the facts of your case to determine how much you may be owed.  Please contact us for a consultation and we will provide you with an estimate of your potential damages.