Overtime Lawsuit

Discussion in 'Pfizer' started by Anonymous, Jan 24, 2011 at 6:36 PM.

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  1. Anonymous

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    Are you serious. You joined a lawsuit against Pfizer then had the audacity to try and rejoin the company? You have got to be the dumbest mother fucker on the face of the planet. Oh, and by they way dipshit, in case you were wondering, Pfizer has probably passed your name around to all the bio-pharma companies so you may want to check out other industries and cut your losses on that one. And if you think I'm kidding, just try and apply to any other Bio company and see if you can even get an interview. Try, Novartis, J & J, Merck, Roushe, for any type of position, including janitorial work. I'll guarantee you, you cannot even get that position, go ahead try it. You dumbass
     

  2. Anonymous

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    As a former Pfizer employee, I just got my notice in the mail.

    I get a kick out of this one. As a former rep and hiring manager, I say "Be careful what you wish for."

    The instigator of the lawsuit is a disgruntled former employee who's looking for a quick payday. You know the type -- the "useless" member of your old sales POD. Always negative, always bitching about the job. He leaves. Suddenly, he wants his old job back. Industry no longer wants him. So what does he do? Calls the sleaziest bunch of lawyers he can find.

    Typical.

    Again, I've no vested interest in the outcome of this suit, I'm out of the industry. Still, consider Pfizer's natural response if this suit goes through:

    -- Suddenly there are CUE timestamp reports that get run every week documenting your whereabouts at every minute of the day
    -- Clocks to punch
    -- ZERO flexibility in work hours

    For what? $500 in your pocket and a sense of self satisfaction that you somehow "Stuck it to the man?" Meanwhile, a useless bastard and his lawyer minions become millionaires -- all with your help.

    I left Pfizer for a number of reasons. Still, for the years I was there, by and large, I was treated fairly and equitably with a paid off mortgage and upper middle class lifestyle to show for it.

    Avoid lawyers and lawsuits at all costs. These people are not your friends.
     
  3. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    If you were laid off and looking to return to the industry, albeit with another company, the chances are slim that will occur. As many have mentioned, the lawsuit is public record.

    However, if you are out for good then you might consider joining the lawsuit. Novartis lost their lawsuit regarding overtime pay so this lawsuit provides precedence for those in the lawsuit against Pfizer. I left the industry five years ago and have no plans to return as my belief is that big pharma is in its mature phase sorely in need of a new sales model. Mechanistic bureaucracies are hard to move, even when it is in the organization's best interests. Think titanic and iceberg.
     
  4. Anonymous

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    If you signed a Pfizer severance, then you do not have recourse to sue. Check your papers.

    If you join the suit, Pfizer will sue you for repayment of any severance amounts paid and maybe the class action attorney for tortious interference of a contract.
     
  5. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Don't you think that has already been considered and information whether one who received severance could join the suit. Lawyers are not stupid.
     
  6. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Any lawyers out there? Tired of stupid people posting without any expertise.
     
  7. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    For the record, Lawyers are not that smart either. That's why most got an undergraduate degree in science....political science.
     
  8. VOCS

    VOCS Guest

    Signing a severence agreement does not prevent anyone from getting fair treatment under the law. If the court finds against pfizer for underpaying reps, then they will have to make up for the underpayment.
     
  9. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Hey VOCs..I usually hate your left wing postings,...but this time you actually make sense.
     
  10. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    yes, you will be sued to repay all, and I do mean ALL of your severance package back to Pfizer if you decide to join the lawsuit. The release agreement you signed does specify that in writing. I hope you read it, and had a lawyer read it before you signed off on the agreement. If you did not, then unfortunately you have no recourse whatsoever.
     
  11. Anonymous

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    You cannot, I repeat CANNOT join a lawsuit as a John Doe! Do not listen to what this poster is saying. You MUST release your name to the attorney handling the case in order to be properly represented in the lawsuit action. If you fail to do so, then you automatically forfeit all rights to monetary claims. This is done to prove that you are deserving to any monetary gains from the result of the lawsuit. And yes, when all names are read from those involved in the lawsuit, your name will be read into the record as a matter of public record. Unless your name actually happens to be John Doe, then you must disclose it. This poster obviously knows nothing about the law so do yourself a favor and do not listen to him/her!
     
  12. Anonymous

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    Don't do it. The money you might get will be minimal compaired to the downside. I has a neighbor join a class action suit a few years ago. He got a couple hundred bucks out of it but his insurance rates went sky high. When he call to find out why his rates increased they told him it was becuase he was listed in a Class Action Lawsuit.

    Insurance companies are not eager to give low rates to litigious clients.
     
  13. VOCS

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    Nonsense! Do some homework jagoff! Or are you a corporate troll? No company can sign away its legal obligations in a severance agreement. If the courts find that pfizer broke the law, then they will make the company pay their employees what was due. And courts have allowed employees to sue and win after severance, on many occasions. If a company defrauds you, then fires you and you sign a severance agreement, you can sue for fraud, win and not pay back your severance. It all comes down to the final legal agreement. However, that being said, it would be foolish for a current employee to join this lawsuit. Unless, of course, you plan on leaving anyway.
     
  14. Anonymous

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    True. Class action lawsuits benefit lawyers not plaintiffs. They walk away with millions and you maybe 500 if you're lucky, more like $3-10, but it's more money than your start. I joined a class action suit for a travel search site - 12 years and $4.00 profit. OMG!! Think twice before spending your time.
     
  15. Anonymous

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    Well, I have done my homework, and no I"m not a corporate troll. And by the way I'm not a jagoff either. Re-read your severance package. If you decide to join a class action lawsuit against a company, then the company does retain the right to sue you for your severance package. It says so in writing. I never said the company can or will sign away it's legal obligations, read the post before you speak on the subject. Oh and in case you were wondering, yes, I'm currently in law school, third year student.
    And for the record, a company can release you an employee for any reason they want to, and they do not have to provide a severance to said employee. It's called termination of employment under Corporate Guidance. Basically it is very similar to a right to work state. The company does not have to have record of any disciplinary action against you, or give a valid reason to release you. They can walk into your office, cube, whatever, that morning and have you escorted out of the building and do not have to justify it. However, a member of Human Resources, MUST contact you and divulge information as to why you were released.Even under that situation, the company can sue you personally for libel if you join a class action lawsuit against the if they win. The chances of them doing so are very slim but it has happened in the past.
     
  16. Anonymous

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    vOCS is right, you can sue even if you received a severance. This lawsuit is over money you're owed. My question to you VOCS ( whatever that means) is- why not join if you're a current ee with many years of service (slavery) to Pfizer. Heck the way things change at Pfizer employee are uncertain about their jobs. Psych reps are scared, hospital reps are scared... Etc, etc, etc
     
  17. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    If you haven't seen him all over the Pfizer posting boards, allow me to enlighten you. VOCS is full of hot air and I suspect is also a couple french fries short of a happy meal.
     
  18. VOCS

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    If you are a current employee, and you join the lawsuit, you are as good as gone. So, if you want to be fired, go ahead and join.
     
  19. VOCS

    VOCS Guest

    Some people are full of shit. But you, jagoff, are stunningly full of shit. Geez, I didn't know Devry had a law school.
     
  20. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    I used to work for Coca-Cola and I join a similar lawsuit and I got a nice payout. I worked for Pfizer for 5 years so I expect a decent payday. Hopefully you clowns can keep the company afloat until I get my money!