Sysco Sued: Delivery Drivers Say The 'Break' Button Was A Wage Theft Trap

Key points

• A former driver alleges Sysco automatically logged 30-minute breaks whenever trucks stopped, even if drivers were working.
• The lawsuit seeks class-action status in California, potentially covering thousands of delivery personnel.
• The case highlights the dangers of 'algorithmic management' where software protocols override actual labor hours.

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• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - FTC enforcement actions
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - DOJ press releases and filings

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