Labcorp Driver/Courier Representatives keep the healthcare system running. They transport blood, tissue and other critical specimens between clinics, hospitals, and laboratories, ensuring that patients receive timely test results. When workers are paid for only eight hours a day but are expected and required to work more than that time, it can cross the line from “being a team player” into illegal healthcare wage theft.
If you carried specimens, ran Labcorp routes, or worked as a driver/courier representative and felt pressured to work “off the clock,” this page is designed to help you understand your rights and the steps that may be available to you.
If you were a victim of Labcorp wage theft, speak with a skilled attorney at 800-359-5690. Consultations are free and confidential.
Labcorp allegedly required Driver/Courier Representatives to perform essential job duties without pay before clocking in, after clocking out, and throughout the day — including loading vehicles, preparing routes, delivering late specimens, and finishing paperwork.
Labcorp allegedly deducted 30-minute meal breaks from workers’ pay even when routes, delivery deadlines, and specimen handling responsibilities made it impossible to take an uninterrupted break. Many workers report eating on the road while continuing to work.
Because Driver/Courier Representatives were only paid for eight hours per day despite regularly working more, Labcorp is accused of failing to pay legally required overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Federal law requires overtime pay when employers allow or expect work beyond 40 scheduled hours. State wage laws in many jurisdictions require the same.
The Labcorp investigation examines a related pattern in a different corner of healthcare: Driver/Courier Representatives who are essential to lab operations but may not receive compensation for pre-shift work, post-shift work, interrupted meal breaks, or unpaid travel or vehicle maintenance time.
The Carlson Law Firm is investigating potential Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims on behalf of current and former Labcorp Driver/Courier Representatives who believe they were not paid for some of the hours they worked. Labcorp is currently recruiting Driver/Courier Representatives who will be assigned demanding routes as part of their job responsibilities.
Several public lawsuits have already raised concerns about how Labcorp compensates its employees.
These cases are separate from The Carlson Law Firm’s investigation, but they reveal a pattern of allegations: Labcorp employees doing route work, vehicle-related tasks, and break-time duties that are not captured on the clock.
According to Labcorp’s own job postings and third-party job sites, Driver/Courier Representatives are responsible for the following:
In practice, that work can involve unpaid time for:
When those minutes and hours are not paid, they can add up to significant unpaid overtime.
If you’re unsure about how your individual experience fits in with Labcorp's potential violations, call our legal team at 800-359-5690. We can help you determine if you have a case and your next steps.
In the realm of employment law, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and some state laws ensures fair wages and working conditions for employees. While the FLSA’s stance on meal breaks is frequently overlooked, it is critical to employee protection. The improper meal break deductions can significantly reduce overtime pay—creating a ripple effect of unfair labor practices.
Wage theft occurs when an employer does not properly pay hourly workers for the time they worked. This is a serious problem that affects countless workers. Victims of wage theft are often unaware that they’re being underpaid or are afraid to speak up. Wage theft can occur in several ways, including: forcing employees to work off-the-clock, refusing to pay overtime, paying workers less than minimum wage, or refusing to pay workers the agreed wages.
Our team is in the very early stages of investigating these matters. We're offering free and confidential case evaluations to determine the scope of these claims. Our experienced legal team is ready to fight for your rights and ensure justice is served.
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Write down your experience.
Make a timeline of where you worked, what your job title was, how many hours you were scheduled, and how many hours you typically worked.
Gather your records.
Collect pay stubs, route logs, emails, and texts that show your actual time on the job and any instructions about working off the clock or skipping breaks.
If you choose to join this claim, we will guide you through each step, ensuring your case is effectively presented.
Healthcare workers who prefer to explore options with The Carlson Law Firm can obtain more information about this Labcorp investigation and the firm’s wage and hour practice by reaching out to the firm’s team that is already handling similar cases in the healthcare space.
Yes. A pattern of flat, uniform hours — especially when routes routinely require more time — can be a sign of wage theft. Drivers who were discouraged from reporting overtime or required to finish routes “off the clock” and without pay may have claims.
Being salaried or having a company car does not automatically exempt a worker from overtime laws. What matters is your actual job duties, not the job title or perks.
The FLSA is the federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime, and rules for what counts as “hours worked” for most employees in the United States. Under the FLSA and under some state wage laws, workers are protected in the following ways:
If Labcorp schedules Driver/Courier Representatives for an eight-hour day but builds in route loads, pre-trip tasks, duties during meal breaks, and after-hours responsibilities that in combination exceed 40 hours of work time in a week without paying overtime, that may violate federal and state wage laws.
Based on public lawsuits and known patterns in courier and delivery driver wage cases, wage theft for Labcorp Driver/Courier Representatives can take several forms:
Individually, these might look like “small favors” for the employer. However, over months or years, they can represent thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.
A potential FLSA collective or class-style case may focus on current or former Labcorp employees who:
Our Labcorp Wage Theft attorneys offer free and confidential consultations. Schedule yours today at 800-359-5690.
If Labcorp is found to have violated wage and hour laws for its Driver/Couriers Representatives, potential remedies can include:
In other wage theft cases involving couriers and similar workers, settlements have reached into the millions of dollars for groups of affected employees who joined the cases.
This investigation focuses on whether Labcorp required or allowed its medical couriers, service representatives, and route drivers to work off the clock, skip meal breaks, or exceed 40 hours per week without proper overtime pay. These issues may violate federal wage and hour laws.
Relevant documents that establish employment as well as pay. For example, pay stubs, emails and texts from supervisors or other stakeholders with LabCorp are crucial for building a strong case.
The Carlson Law Firm offers free consultations and typically works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay if you win the case.
Reports include:
No. Many wage theft cases involve former employees, especially in roles with high turnover. Claims can apply to workers who left within the FLSA’s limitations period, typically up to three years depending on the circumstances.
Federal law prohibits retaliation against workers who inquire about their pay, participate in an investigation, or assert their wage and hour rights. Retaliation can include termination, discipline, reduced hours, or unfavorable route changes.
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