A Novelis Corporation (“Novelis”) employee has alleged that hourly production/manufacturing workers were not paid for required pre-shift work, resulting in unpaid overtime.
The lawsuit, Evans v. Novelis Corporation, 1:26-cv-04498-MHC (N.D. Ga. filed Aug. 10, 2026), seeks to proceed as an opt-in collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) for certain current and former hourly, non-exempt production/manufacturing employees at Novelis locations outside Ohio.
What does the lawsuit allege?
The complaint was filed in United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia and alleges that Novelis generally paid covered employees for scheduled shift times, but did not pay them for required pre-shift work, including:
- changing into required uniforms and personal protective equipment (“PPE”);
- walking to assigned work areas; and
- participating in mandatory shift-change or shift-turnover procedures.
Allegedly, this unpaid time resulted in overtime violations during weeks when employees worked more than 40 hours. It also alleges that Novelis failed to keep complete and accurate time records and acted willfully.
Who may be covered?
The complaint defines the proposed collective as all current and former hourly, non-exempt production/manufacturing employees at Novelis locations outside Ohio who were paid for 40 or more hours in any workweek beginning three years before the complaint was filed on August 10, 2026.
Eligible workers do not join automatically. An FLSA collective member generally must file written consent with the court to opt in.
What relief is requested?
The plaintiff seeks, among other things, unpaid overtime, liquidated damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, and other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a class action?
The complaint seeks an FLSA collective action, not a Rule 23 class action. Eligible workers generally must affirmatively opt in.
Are Novelis employees in Ohio included?
Not under the collective definition proposed in the complaint, which excludes Novelis locations in Ohio.
Did You Perform Unpaid Pre-Shift Work at Novelis?
If you worked as an hourly, non-exempt production/manufacturing employee at a Novelis location outside Ohio, worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, and performed required pre-shift activities without pay, you may have legal claims.
For more information, contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], for a free, no-obligation legal evaluation.
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