Who is a Class Member
The California FedEx Employee Class Action Settlement includes:
FCRA/Background Check Case: “all of Genco I/ FedEx’s current, former and prospective applicants for employment and employees in the United States who had a background check conducted on them at any time between May 19, 2010 and August 13, 2018.”
CA Wage and Hour Case: “all current and former non-exempt employees employed by Genco I/ FedEx in the state of California at any time between June 24, 2012 and August 13, 2018.”
If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Settlement Amount
- $3,100,000.00
Estimated Award
- Varies
FCRA/Background Check Case: If you are a member of the Background Check Class you will receive a pro rata share (an equal share per class member) of the 50% of the Net Settlement Fund.
CA Wage & Hour Case: If you are a member of the Wage and Hour Class you will receive a pro rata share of 50 percent of the Net Settlement Fund based on the workweeks you worked at Genco I/ FedEx. If you worked at Genco I/FedEx on or after June 24, 2013 the number of workweeks used to calculate your pro-rata share will be increased by 25% if you submit the FLSA Opt-In Claim Form.
Proof of Purchase
- N/A
Claim Form
- N/A
California FedEx Employee Settlement Notes
- Ortiz v. Genco I. Inc., et al.
- Case Nos. 4:16-cv-04601-YGR and 4:17-cv-03692-YGR
- Pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
This case involves two class action lawsuits alleging that FedEx Supply Chain (formerly Genco I) violated both the Fair Credit Reporting Act and California labor laws.
Specifically, in the FCRA case, it is alleged that the pre-employment background case that Genco/FedEx requested did not have adequate pre-screening disclosures. In the California wage and hour class, plaintiffs accuse Genco/FedEx of failing to provide meal and rest breaks, pay for all hours worked, and provide accurate itemized wage statements.
FedEx denies the claims and contends it never violated any laws associated with the FCRA or California Labor Code. You can view the entire agreement on the FedEx Employee settlement website.
Class members who wish to exclude themselves or object to the settlements must do so by March 15, 2019.
No action is required for Class Members who wish to participate in the FedEx settlement, However, if you worked at GENCO I/FedEx in California on or after June 24, 2013, your deadline to submit an FLSA Opt-In claim form and receive an increased settlement payment is March 15, 2019.
Important Dates
- 3/15/19: FLSA Opt-In Claim Deadline
- 3/15/19: Objection or Exclusion Deadline
- 4/2/19: Final Hearing at 2:00 pm PT* (class members do not need to attend this hearing in order to receive a slice of the settlement pie).
*Settlement Class Members who wish to speak at the hearing should check www.GencoSettlements.com to confirm that the date or time of the Hearing has not been changed.
Contact Information
- Mail: Ortiz V Genco I. Inc. Settlement Administrator, c/o Rust Consulting Inc – 6242, PO Box 54, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0054
- Phone: 1-888-227-1055
- Email: info@GencoSettlements.com
Class Counsel
- Shaun Setareh and Thomas Segal of Seterah Law Group
Settlement Website
- www.GencoSettlements.com