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March 8, 2021 The parties in a class action against Walgreens alleging that the company did not provide pharmacists with off-duty breaks are proposing a settlement of $6.8 million, with approximately $3.8 million distributed among class members.
The settlement class includes 4,629 members, all pharmacists employed by Walgreens during the class period, July 27, 2014, through the settlement approval date or March 14, whichever comes first, the settlement explained.
Named plaintiff Marcie Le filed the original complaint in the Central District of California on July 27, 2018, alleging five causes of action against Walgreens: “failure to provide rest and meal periods or premium pay in lieu thereof … (2) failure to provide complete and accurate wage statements … (3) failure to pay earned wages when due … (4) failure to maintain accurate records … and (5) unfair business practices.” The first amended complaint added a named plaintiff, Karen Dao, who br
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Sandra Griffin sits on her porch in south St. Louis. The state of Missouri is demanding that more than 46,000 people pay back unemployment benefits they received. In December, the state told Griffin she owed nearly $8,000 but she s appealing the decision.
The state is demanding that more than 46,000 people pay back money the state said it mistakenly overpaid them last year.
Sandra Griffin was hesitant about filing for unemployment after the pandemic hit.
The 63-year-old St. Louis resident wasn’t used to the state’s online unemployment platform, and she called a few times over the summer to make sure she was doing it right. Every time, she said, she was met with reassurances.
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