UPS Sued for Wage Theft Against Seasonal Workers

New York – In a major blow against labor exploitation, Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service (UPS) for systematically underpaying thousands of seasonal delivery workers. The investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) uncovered years of wage theft through off-the-clock work, inaccurate timekeeping, and manipulation of payroll systems.

Attorney General James asserts that UPS has denied millions to workers who tirelessly deliver packages during peak holiday seasons. This relentless campaign of wage theft is a slap in the face to those who sacrifice their time and effort for the company’s prosperity.

The lawsuit shines a spotlight on UPS’s pervasive practices, including seasonal employees waiting for hours without pay at meet-up points and being sent home without clocking in. Workers also reported unpaid travel time between assignments, unpaid training sessions, returns of undelivered packages, and equipment hand-ins at the end of shifts.

“UPS built its holiday business on the backs of workers who were not paid for their time and labor,” said Attorney General James. “Instead of compensating these workers fairly, UPS has played the Grinch. I am fighting to get these workers their money back and stop this cruel wage theft.”

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters stood in solidarity with the AG’s office, thanking it for holding UPS accountable. Vincent Perrone, President of Teamsters Local 804, emphasized the necessity of standing up against corporate greed and abuse, ensuring justice for working people across New York.

UPS, a global giant generating $90 billion annually, faces serious legal repercussions for its exploitation of seasonal workers during peak holiday periods. The OAG investigation confirmed that UPS’s violations were not isolated incidents but a consistent pattern of disregard for the rights of workers.