Los Angeles, CA: One of the nation' largest in-store sales, marketing, and service companies, Acosta Sales & Marketing, owes back pay and other compensation to its merchandiser employees, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles on March 2, 2011. The lawsuit claims Acosta does not pay its employees for all the hours they work, and fails to properly reimburse employees for expenses they incur on the job.
The lawsuit alleges that Acosta' practices violate federal and state labor laws, and give the company an illegal, competitive edge over its competitors. Plaintiffs are seeking compensation for unpaid overtime and regular wages, reimbursement of all expenses, related penalties, and attorneys' fees.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all current and former employees throughout the U.S. who worked as merchandisers at Acosta from March 2007 through the present. Although the exact number of workers affected is not known, Acosta employs thousands of merchandisers.
