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How do I get involved?
Although this case is still active, the deadline to join has passed.
Do I have to pay anything?
You do not have to pay anything to our firm if you join the lawsuit. We are handling this case on a contingency basis. This means we will only be paid if the lawsuit is successful in obtaining relief either through a settlement or a final judgment, and that payment will only come out of that settlement or final judgment.
Statute of limitations
There is a statute of limitations in this case that only allows you to recover pay for hours worked within 2 years of signing up for the lawsuit. If we can prove the company willfully violated the law, the statute of limitations may be extended to 3 years.
How do I prove I worked overtime?
Where the employer does not keep accurate time records, most courts permit the employee to make a good faith estimate of overtime hours. You do not need to have proof of the hours you worked and the court will generally accept a good faith estimate of your hours.
What about retaliation?
If you currently work for Fastenal and you feel you are the victim of retaliation for being in this lawsuit, contact us immediately. The law protects you from retaliation for asserting your rights and, if you suffer retaliation, you may be able to assert additional claims against Fastenal.
Which locations are included?
Past and present assistant managers from every Fastenal office nationwide may be included in this lawsuit.
Status of case
Updated 12/15/2008
Although we had hoped that the Court would preliminarily approve the settlement at the hearing on December 8, the Court asked us to present the settlement and additional documents again on December 22. Thank you for your continued patience. We will update you again after the hearing.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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Email: rkopischke@nka.com
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