Helmert et al v. Butterball

Three former employees of Butterball’s Arkansas turkey processing plant filed a lawsuit on April 23, 2008. The lawsuit alleges several violations of federal law: failure to pay for donning and doffing, failure to pay for the time it takes to sanitize necessary equipment, and failure to provide employees with an appropriate lunch break. On December 15, 2009, the court ruled that the case could proceed as a collective action, enabling qualified current and former Butterball employees to join the lawsuit.

How can I get Involved?

To be eligible to participate in this lawsuit:

• You must have worked at Butterball’s turkey processing plants located in Huntsville or Ozark, Arkansas, between December 15, 2006 and today.
• You must have been a non-exempt, hourly-paid employee (not on salary).
• If you wish to view the complaint, click here.
• Join now!
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Does it Cost anything to Join?

No. If the employees win, the law firms who worked on the case will take a percentage of the total recovery. You will not pay anything, regardless of the outcome of the case.

Retaliation against employees who assert their rights is illegal. If you feel you are a victim of retaliation for participating in a lawsuit, contact an attorney immediately. If you suffer retaliation for participation in this lawsuit you may have additional claims against Butterball.

If you believe that you may have a claim for unpaid wages, click here to fill out our free case review. If you do not wish to submit information online, and would like to speak with an attorney experienced in this litigation, please contact Anne Regan at 800.890.2902 or J. Gordon Rudd at 800.755.0098. All information you submit will be kept confidential. Employers can't retaliate against you for speaking with a lawyer or for trying to protect your legal rights.