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The Lawsuit Over Amazon’s Unpaid Onboarding Practices

A class action lawsuit against Amazon was certified by the California Federal court in late September 2025. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon neglected to pay new employees for the time required during mandatory onboarding activities. Read our full guide here: https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/the-lawsuit-over-amazons-unpaid-onboarding-practices/<br><br>

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The Lawsuit Over Amazon’s Unpaid Onboarding Practices

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  1. LOCATIONS PRACTICE AREAS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS ABOUT US COMMUNITY CONTACT US PAYMENTS HOME - BLOG - THE LAWSUIT OVER AMAZON’S UNPAID ONBOARDING PRACTICES The Lawsuit Over Amazon’s Unpaid Onboarding Practices October 14, 2025 START CHAT Search... A class action lawsuit against Amazon was certi?ed by the California Federal court in late September 2025. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon neglected to pay new employees for the time News Categories required during mandatory onboarding activities. New employees were required to complete I-9 forms, undergo background checks and drug tests, BANKRUPTCY have their photo taken for a badge, and attend a welcome presentation. One of the central COMMUNITY EVENTS questions in this lawsuit is: when does onboarding become work? When Time Becomes Work COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CONSUMER PROTECTION California labor law stipulates that if an employee is under the company’s control or performing tasks for the company’s bene?t, the employer must compensate the employee for that time. This CRIMINAL DEFENSE rule applies even when the employee is not actively performing the duties de?ned in their job DANGEROUS DRUGS description, and if the employment hasn’t of?cially started. In simple terms, if your employer tells you where to be, what to do, and when to do it, that time usually needs to be compensated under ESTATE PLANNING California law. FAMILY LAW On the other hand, the Federal Law, as described in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), has a more limited de?nition. The FLSA focuses on whether the activities performed were “integral and FEATURED indispensable” to the employee’s primary job duties. This distinction could imply that some pre- JUVENILE shift or post-shift tasks, such as security checks, may not qualify as paid work under federal standards, even though California law might treat them as compensable. What Workers Say Happened KILLEEN LAW FIRM NEWS

  2. According to the plaintiffs in this case, new hires were required to attend unpaid onboarding MEDICAL MALPRACTICE sessions lasting 30-60 minutes before starting their paid shifts. These sessions were mandatory for new hires in California and may have involved tasks for Amazon’s internal bene?t. Workers MILITARY LAW joining the lawsuit are moving to hold the company responsible for their unpaid time. Amazon’s Position NURSING HOME ABUSE PERSONAL INJURY Amazon holds that much of the onboarding activities performed during the meetings hosted by PRESS ROOM the company involved legally required screenings that typically take place before employment of?cially begins. With this reasoning, Amazon argues that it does not have to pay for the time new PRODUCT LIABILITY hires spend at the mandatory onboarding events. The Court’s Split Decision RECALLS SAFETY The California court certi?ed a class action allowing affected employees to seek compensation. SEXUAL ASSAULT However, the court says that not all activities during the onboarding event are compensable. Time spent on badge photos and welcome presentations may be compensable. On the other hand, THE VERDICT PODCAST time spent on I-9s, background checks and drug tests is not. Beyond the Amazon Lawsuit TOXIC TORTS TRUCKING While Amazon’s actions requiring unpaid time by their employees are questionable, they are UNCATEGORIZED hardly the only employers that incur in such practices. Unpaid time is an issue that occurs throughout the United States and across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, WAGE THEFT healthcare, and logistics. The outcome of the Amazon lawsuit could shape how employers WILDFIRES structure onboarding in other states. News Categories Notwithstanding, it is always wise for employees to keep a record of the time they work, including mandatory pre-shift and post-shift activities. Similarly, employers may be able to avoid lawsuits for Select Category unpaid wages by reviewing their work and onboarding procedures to ensure employees are being paid for all mandatory and work-related tasks. Beyond avoiding lawsuits, compensating employees adequately could help companies by boosting morale in the workplace. Respecting Workers’ Time When people seek employment, they think of earning a fair wage. The Amazon lawsuit is about pursuing fairness in the workplace, ensuring that companies pay their employees for the time they work. It’s not about punishing Amazon; it’s about avoiding practices that take an unfair advantage of employees. Onboarding is the ?rst impression an employer makes in the workplace, and that impression should start with fairness and transparency. If you believe you weren’t paid all the time you worked, our attorneys can help you understand your rights and legal options. Related Posts GDL Programs Pump the Brakes on Reckless Teen Driving September 15, 2025 Being a Responsible Dog Owner Means Protecting Your Pet and Others August 22, 2025 Techniques Insurance Companies Use to Devalue Claims July 18, 2025

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