Working in the manufacturing industry, especially in jobs that are performed in factories can be uniquely challenging. Potentially hazardous work is performed by employees in atmospheres that can be very uncomfortable and challenging. The work must be done with a heightened awareness of safety and often the work can be physically taxing to your body. Too often we find that employers fail to recognize the inherent difficulties of the positions and fail to create safe working environments, fail to employ managers and supervisors who treat workers in humane and fair ways, and allow hostile work environments to go unchecked.
We routinely represent manufacturing and factory workers in dealing with hostile work environments and with discriminatory practices based on disabilities and failure to make reasonable accommodations. We also often hear of discriminatory practices based upon race, religion, sex, age and sexual orientation. We also observe that factory workers are often made to work through unpaid ‘lunch breaks’ because things get ‘too busy’. That is wholly improper and is wage theft. If you are working, you have an absolute right to be paid!
While most people do not want to have to take action against their employer, it always makes sense to know your rights and to become educated as to whether the things you are experiencing are improper.
If you are experiencing issues with your manufacturing or factory industry position, contact us today.