We represent fish processors who worked in Alaska for E & E Foods aboard the F/V Beagle, who were required to remain aboard the ship for weeks, ready to work, but were only paid during the hours that there were fish to process. Many times, the workers went days without pay. We claim this violates the Fair Labor Standards Act because the workers were “engaged to wait” in the interest of the employer. The lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. All qualified workers were mailed notice in January, with the option to join the case.
If you received a notice and consent form, you must make a decision whether to join the case by April 25, 2022. If you wish to join, you should complete and return the consent form immediately. If you did not receive a notice and consent form, but you worked for E&E Foods as a processor aboard the F/V Beagle in the 2019, 2020, or 2021 seasons, or you have other questions, you may email us at classactions@bjtlegal.com or call 206-518-6205.
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Breskin Johnson & Townsend PLLC is a leader in Washington prosecuting class actions against employers, insurers, and other corporations. When these companies commit wrongs against a large group of individuals in the same manner, a class action is often the best and sometimes the only way to hold them accountable. Over the past 20 years, we have recovered millions of dollars for employees, consumers, and others who were victims of wage theft, discrimination, unlawful dismissal, employee retaliation, and other practices. Please contact us if you have questions about a potential class action.
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