Poultry Plant Workers File Class Action Alleging Wage-Fixing Scheme Led to Lower Pay

Last Updated on March 7, 2023

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At A Glance

This Alert Affects:
Employees who work or worked at a poultry processing plant and were paid on a salary basis.
What’s Going On?
A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging some of the largest poultry processors have engaged in a wage-fixing scheme that has suppressed the pay of plant workers for years. If you worked in a poultry plant at any time since 2009, it’s possible that you were underpaid as a result of this alleged conspiracy.
Which Companies Are Involved?
The full list of companies alleged to have participated in this wage-fixing scheme can be found below.
How Could a Class Action Help?
A successful class action could put an end to any illegal pay practices and help workers get back the wages they missed out on due to the alleged wage-fixing scheme.