Meijer Faces Legal Heat Over 'Secret' Tobacco Surcharges on Worker Paychecks
A Michigan federal judge is weighing whether to toss a class action claim that the grocery giant hid the 'escape hatch' for its employee tobacco fees.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- Meijer workers are suing over a tobacco surcharge they claim was hidden and lacked a clear way to avoid the fee.
- Federal law requires companies to provide a 'reasonable alternative' for employees to avoid health-based surcharges, which the suit claims Meijer failed to do.
- This case signals a shift toward total payroll transparency, warning food industry employers that 'wellness' fees must be clearly communicated.
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