Anastopolous v. Whole Foods
Employees are suing Whole Foods. for failure to pay all wages owed on the date of separation from employment as required by the wage act
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I. Who are the Defendants?A
Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. (“Whole Foods.”), is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state office Delaware with its principal office in Austin, Texas.
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II. What is this case about?A
Minimum Wage. Defendant terminated Plaintiff Anastasios Anastasopoulos on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 but paid him his final “wages” three (3) business days later, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Defendant paid Plaintiff his final wages late pursuant to a common policy and/or practice applicable to al its Connecticut and Massachusetts’ employees discharged during the period of the claim. Specifically, Defendant pays it terminated workers their final paychecks after the final pay period in which they worked closed and when payroll normally is paid – not as required by Connecticut or Massachusetts’ law. Accordingly, Defendant is liable ot Plaintiff and the class for penalty damages under Connecticut and Massachusetts law.
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III. What court is the case filed in?A
Federal. This case is filed in the Judicial District of New Haven
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IV. Should I fear retaliation?A
No. It is illegal to retaliate against an employee who joins a lawsuit like this. If you experience retaliation, we will help you.
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V. How do I join?A
Contact Us. Call our office at 860-522-8888 to discuss whether you may be eligible to participate in this case.
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VI. Where can I go to get answers to my questions?A
Call us. You are always welcome to call us at Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore who will do their best to answer your questions. Our number is 860-522-8888.
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VII. Who are the lawyers representing?A
Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC. The employees who brought this lawsuit are being represented by the Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore. We are experienced lawyers and have successfully handled cases like this in the past.
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IX. Will I have to pay any legal fees or costs?A
No. We have agreed to work on this case on a “contingency” basis which means that our fee, and reimbursement for our costs, will come, if at all, out of any settlement. The court will closely supervise our fee petition and ensure that it is fair to the class.
X. What is the status of the case?
The following represents the status of the case as of the date indicated:
| DATE | COURT FILING | DESCRIPTION |
June 10,2024 | Complaint | This is the lawsuit itself which includes the detailed allegations of wrongdoing. |
Anastopolous v. Whole Foods