Overtime Collective Action Lawsuit Against Staples, Inc.

Introduction
A former employee of Staples, Inc. filed a nationwide collective action lawsuit¹ alleging that the large office supply retailer, Staples, Inc., violated overtime and minimum wage laws throughout the country, and failed to properly pay him overtime. The lawsuit, Stillman v. Staples, Inc. charges Staples with violating the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The nationwide case was filed in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey. This website is designed to provide potential litigants and other interested parties with information about the lawsuit and its progress.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE OF STAPLES, INC., CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE LAWYERS HANDLING THIS COLLECTIVE ACTION.

¹Please note that Californians are excluded from this lawsuit because another collective action lawsuit was brought by other law firms against Staples, Inc. on behalf of Californians. Therefore, this website applies to every Staples, Inc. Sales Manager nationwide, except in California.

Factual Allegations
It is alleged that Staples, Inc.'s Sales Managers have been misclassified as exempt from the FLSA's overtime rules, thereby denying past & current Sales Managers their compensation for their overtime hours worked.

Relief Sought
The lawsuit is seeking back pay for all hours worked under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The lawsuit seeks payment of the wages earned, as well as double damages and any other available relief, on behalf of the plaintiff. Should you wish to participate in this lawsuit, you must affirmatively join in the lawsuit.

Contact An Attorney
Plaintiff is represented by attorneys from The Locks Law Firm, Berger & Gottlieb and The Mason Law Firm. If you would like to contact an attorney at these firms concerning the Staples overtime lawsuit, please click here. Learn about how we will protect your confidentiality if you contact us.

Retaliation is Illegal
Please be advised if you are still employed by Staples, Inc. that it is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for taking part in this case. Please email us immediately if you feel you are victim of retaliation.

Trademark Notice
This website is sponsored by the law firms of The Locks Law Firm, Berger & Gottlieb, and The Mason Law Firm and is in no way affiliated with Staples, Inc.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECOVER MONEY DAMAGES, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO AFFIRMATIVELY "OPT IN" TO THIS CASE. CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE HOW TO "OPT IN"