Unpaid Wages Class Action Against Fifth Third Bank and Regions Bank
Case Overview
Two former call center employees initiated separate class action lawsuits against Fifth Third Bancorp and Regions Bank. The core allegation is that the banks did not pay call center workers for the time they spent logging into computers or preparing for calls. One lawsuit specifically details that workers allegedly had to perform off-the-clock tasks, such as booting up computers, connecting to secure networks, and opening multiple programs, which reportedly took 10 to 15 minutes per shift. A similar claim was made against Regions Bank regarding time lost during system boot-up and network connection.
Both lawsuits allege violations of federal wage law, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment. The plaintiffs are seeking back pay, liquidated damages, attorneys' fees, and costs. The claims center on unpaid wages for time spent preparing for calls, returning early from unpaid breaks, and any time lost due to technical delays, which the plaintiffs argue the defendant's management was aware of.
The lawsuits are currently filed in federal courts in Ohio and Alabama. Affected individuals who are current or former similarly situated Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) for these banks within the last three years may be potential class members. The plaintiffs' legal representatives are listed, and the case numbers are provided for the respective federal districts.
Who May Qualify
Current and former similarly situated CSRs who worked for Fifth Third Bank or Regions Bank at any time during the past three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is involved in these unpaid wages lawsuits?
The lawsuits name Fifth Third Bank and Regions Bank as the defendants. The plaintiffs are represented by several law firms, including Sanford DeRose Trial Lawyers LLP and Sommers Schwartz P.C.
What specific activities are alleged to cause unpaid wages?
The allegations include time spent booting up computers, connecting to the bank's secure network, opening necessary programs before shifts, and returning early from unpaid lunch breaks to log back in.
Where were these lawsuits filed?
The class action lawsuits were filed in federal courts, specifically the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
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