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      CommentAuthorgolgo 13
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    did anyone else get this in the mail.. or is it just me.......anyone????????????  
     
    =================== ADDED BY FRYSFORUM ADMINISTRATION GROUP =============================  
     
    Click Below To Read the PDF File Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc. Class Action Settlement  
    Please note the file is a 8 Page PDF File which you will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here  
     
    Click Below To Read & Print the PDF File for Proof of Claim Form To Be Part of the Class Action Settlement:  
    Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc.  
    PDF File will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here  
     
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    whats it about?i love it when they call me big papa
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      CommentAuthorMacIas
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    I got it I am submiting a objection and not participating in the settlement.aka Luis - FrysForum Administration Group
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      CommentAuthorm_tux
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    what is it about though? is it about employees or customers?I'm crushing your head... You flathead!
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      CommentAuthorgolgo 13
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    its a bout employees. if im not mistaken everyone that used to work there or that works there should of gotten one
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      CommentAuthorMacIas
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    I am going to scan the documents its like 6 pages long  
     
    Here is a summary of who is included in the settlement  
     
    "sales associate, cashier/customer service associate, or department supervisor/manager at some pont from March 29, 2002 to July 31, 2007."aka Luis - FrysForum Administration Group
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      CommentAuthorm_tux
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    ahhh.. i never got one.. maybe it's because mm yeah i should go change my address.I'm crushing your head... You flathead!
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      CommentAuthorMacIas
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    Once I scan it use can use the forms I scan, there is a claims form and it has instructions etc.aka Luis - FrysForum Administration Group
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      CommentAuthorm_tux
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    well let me know when you have them.I'm crushing your head... You flathead!
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    What is it concerning?
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    i just got mine right now.  
    its concerning breaks  
    and overtime pay for associates that made commission in that time periodi love it when they call me big papa
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      CommentAuthorasdf
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    I got mine in the mail. I am reading it right now. Basically its a lawsuit against Frys relating to:  
     
    (1) failure to pay overtime;  
    (2) failure to pay final wages;  
    (3) waiting time penalties;  
    (4) failure to provide rest periods;  
    (5) failure to allow meal periods;  
    (6) failure to furnish timely and accurate wage statements;  
    (7) unfair and unlawful business acts and practices.  
     
    Fry's denies that it did anything wrong.
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      CommentAuthorMacIas
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008 edited
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    Click Below To Read the PDF File Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc. Class Action Settlement  
    Please note the file is a 8 Page PDF File which you will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here  
     
    Click Below To Read & Print the PDF File for Proof of Claim Form To Be Part of the Class Action Settlement:  
    Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc.  
    PDF File will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here aka Luis - FrysForum Administration Group
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    biggysmalls:i just got mine right now.  
    its concerning breaks  
    and overtime pay for associates that made commission in that time period
     
     
    That's a good question. If one works, say, 42* hours in a week, should any commission made in those extra two hours be multiplied by 1.5?  
     
    *So long, and thanks for all the fish.  
     
    ...anyone? anyone?
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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    Only hours can be overtime not commision.Contact Me: admin@frysforum.com [FrysForum Administration Group]
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    But... we do get overtime for that...
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    Sasquatch:Interesting, but...  
    If you file, does Fry's Electronics put your name in a little red book? Basically, would our illustrious employer know whether or not a certain individual participated in this suit?  
     
    If not, surely they would get ideas when you request documentation showing which weeks you've earned overtime. I doubt anyone has complete records dating back to when they were first employed. Unfortunately, said documentation is required for eligibility in the suit.  
     
    How will they calculate one's share of the booty?
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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008 edited
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    $3,140,000  
    - LAWYER FEES  
    - ADMINISTRATION FEES  
    - CLASS REPRESENTATIVES  
    / DIVIDED BY THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT  
    = Total you will get  
     
    I just noticed it says on the form that after all the fees for lawyers etc the remaining balance will be $1,778,834 which in my opinion is not very much.Contact Me: admin@frysforum.com [FrysForum Administration Group]
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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008 edited
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    I am not participating in the settlement I am actually going to object to the settlement:  
     
    Fry's didn't pay my vacation check in a timely matter and never paid me for my personal and holiday days off. They also failed to furnish timely and accurate wage statements; and unfair and unlawful business acts and practices.  
     
    Fry's fired me for creating this website (http://www.FrysForum.com) where employees could talk about their work related conditions and grievances. We were trying to bring our work related grievances to the attention of management. Fry's found out I was the owner of the website and decided to hold me countable for the content of the site.  
     
    According to Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code (47 USC § 230) site owners or operators can not be held responsible for the content left by members on their site. I did not post or write the things Fry's is accusing me of doing listed on the links below. Fry's firing me was illegal and violates the National Labor Relations Act because 2 or more employees were discussing pay or other work related issues with each other and 2 or more employees are addressing their employer about improving their working conditions or pay.  
     
    I have filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board which is part of the United States Goverment http://www.NLRB.gov Fry's has not responded to my charge.  
     
    I was also denied unemployment benifits because according to the California Unemployment office I was "making disparaging remarks about your employeer" even though it wasn't me making the disparaging remarks but some users on the site. I am appealing this decision and I await my court date with the EDD.  
     
    5 Day Suspension Notice:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/0d6b4074d5.pdf  
     
    My Statement to my 5 Day Suspension Notice:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/108d33615e.pdf  
     
    Involuntary Termination Request  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/556892169e.pdf  
     
    I filed a charge against Fry's Electronics, Inc. with the National Labor Relations Board  
    http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/3203/nlrbcomplaintlx5.jpg  
     
    Scanned PDF of my Unemployment Being Denied:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/90622285f8.pdf  
     
    Scanned PDF of my Appeal to my Unemployment Denial:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/1132840958.pdfContact Me: admin@frysforum.com [FrysForum Administration Group]
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    admin:$3,140,000  
    - LAWYER FEES  
    - ADMINISTRATION FEES  
    - CLASS REPRESENTATIVES  
    / DIVIDED BY THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT  
    = Total you will get  
     
    I just noticed it says on the form that after all the fees for lawyers etc the remaining balance will be $1,778,834 which in my opinion is not very much.
     
     
    That divided by about 300 people is six grand a person. I doubt it works that way, but still.
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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008 edited
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    Sorry Sasquatch the number of people will be more like 5000 in my opinion.  
    That comes out to be about $356 per person which is pathetic.Contact Me: admin@frysforum.com [FrysForum Administration Group]
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      CommentAuthormilh467
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008 edited
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    admin: I am not participating in the settlement I am actually going to object to the settlement:  
     
    Fry's didn't pay my vacation check in a timely matter and never paid me for my personal and holiday days off. They also failed to furnish timely and accurate wage statements; and unfair and unlawful business acts and practices.  
     
    Fry's fired me for creating this website (http://www.FrysForum.com) where employees could talk about their work related conditions and grievances. We were trying to bring our work related grievances to the attention of management. Fry's found out I was the owner of the website and decided to hold me countable for the content of the site.  
     
    According to Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code (47 USC § 230) site owners or operators can not be held responsible for the content left by members on their site. I did not post or write the things Fry's is accusing me of doing listed on the links below. Fry's firing me was illegal and violates the National Labor Relations Act because 2 or more employees were discussing pay or other work related issues with each other and 2 or more employees are addressing their employer about improving their working conditions or pay.  
     
    I have filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board which is part of the United States Goverment http://www.NLRB.gov Fry's has not responded to my charge.  
     
    I was also denied unemployment benifits because according to the California Unemployment office I was "making disparaging remarks about your employeer" even though it wasn't me making the disparaging remarks but some users on the site. I am appealing this decision and I await my court date with the EDD.  
     
    5 Day Suspension Notice:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/0d6b4074d5.pdf  
     
    My Statement to my 5 Day Suspension Notice:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/108d33615e.pdf  
     
    Involuntary Termination Request  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/556892169e.pdf  
     
    I filed a charge against Fry's Electronics, Inc. with the National Labor Relations Board  
    http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/3203/nlrbcomplaintlx5.jpg  
     
    Scanned PDF of my Unemployment Being Denied:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/90622285f8.pdf  
     
    Scanned PDF of my Appeal to my Unemployment Denial:  
    http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/1132840958.pdf
     
     
     
    First off, your first 3 PDF links dont work admin :).  
     
    Secondly, so you have to appeal to get any comphensation if you qualify?
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      CommentAuthorMacIas
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    I fixed the broken links thanks for letting me know.  
    I am going to appeal this class action settlement because I have other plans which I can't really discuss.aka Luis - FrysForum Administration Group
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    admin:Sorry Sasquatch the number of people will be more like 5000 in my opinion.  
    That comes out to be about $356 per person which is pathetic.
     
     
    I seriously doubt that. Most Fry's associates have no idea this exists. Add the fact that you must submit documentation proving the number of weeks you earned overtime... well, I doubt there will be many takers.
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      CommentAuthorgolgo 13
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    on my paperwork it actually stated the number of weeks that i worked overtime. its a good number so i think im gonna submit my forms.:face-devil-grin:
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      CommentAuthorPunkzilla
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008 edited
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    I got this today, just read some of it over now, I'd rather not reply to it.  
    But it kind of worries me when it says, "DO NOTHING: You WILL NOT receive a payment from the settlement and you will give up any rights to sue Fry's for released claims."  
    What does that exactly mean? I won't be able to sue Fry's in the future?Store 25 / San Marcos, CA / I shit trains, Now what?
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    Not for that, anyway.
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      CommentAuthorAyaHu
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
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    I wouldnt do that either, with something as controversial as break periods as an attack. Break periods arent legally decreed here in Arizona, at least.  
    He should sue my ex boss instead.Superhero!
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      CommentAuthorpepper
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008
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    The link explaining the case dose not work...help...
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      CommentAuthorMacIas
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008 edited
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    pepper: The link explaining the case dose not work...help...
     
     
    Looks like we reached the maximum bandwith or our files were deleted from the host.  
     
    Fixed the Broken Links:  
     
    Click Below To Read the PDF File Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc. Class Action Settlement  
    Please note the file is a 8 Page PDF File which you will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here  
     
    Click Below To Read & Print the PDF File for Proof of Claim Form To Be Part of the Class Action Settlement:  
    Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc.  
    PDF File will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here aka Luis - FrysForum Administration Group
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    for the lawsuit if you think about it, frys is already loosing that money no matter what. so if an employee collects its not like ther gonna loose any more money then thry already losti love it when they call me big papa
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008
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    None of us know if that's how it really works.
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      CommentAuthorworm
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008
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    Many associates where talking about this today. How am I going to profit from all this with everyone staking their claim?i am a worm.
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      CommentAuthorV
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008 edited
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    Don't be quick to decide to settle consider this  
     
    1) You Settle :(After Fee's $1,778,834 will be split amongs thousands of employees which include current and former employees which means you could get as little as a couple hundread dollars or even less)  
    2) Do Nothing: You won't recieve any payments from the settlement and you give up your rights to sue Fry's for the release claims  
    3) Ask To Be Excluded: Recieve no payments from the settlement and retain all rights you may have against Fry's.  
    4) Submit Objection: Write to the Aribitrator about you don't agree with the settlement. The Arbitrator may or may not agree with your objection.  
    If you don't agree with the amount they are settling for tell them that or that you think its unfair or anything you want to say to them.  
    5) Go To The Hearing - If you have submitted a valid ojbection and notice of intention to appear, ask to speak before the Arbitrator about the fairness of the settlement.  
     
    I think for retaliation reasons current employees should settle but former or employees who were fired or quit should object its not much money for what Fry's is trying to settle.I belive in Justice ... I will serve it if needed
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008
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    Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.
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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008
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    When you get your claim form it is pre filled with "the following number of full time work weeks in which you were paid commisions and earned overtimed pay between March 29, 2002 and July 31, 2007." Mine said 30 weeks, it was pre-filled in. You gota remember this settlement is for 5 years and it includes past and current employees I also agree the amount of people would be over 1000 people.Contact Me: admin@frysforum.com [FrysForum Administration Group]
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      CommentAuthorworm
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008
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    I
    Sasquatch: Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.
     
    It's only in cali.i am a worm.
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
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    admin:When you get your claim form it is pre filled with "the following number of full time work weeks in which you were paid commisions and earned overtimed pay between March 29, 2002 and July 31, 2007." Mine said 30 weeks, it was pre-filled in. You gota remember this settlement is for 5 years and it includes past and current employees I also agree the amount of people would be over 1000 people.
     
     
    Filled in? Nice.  
     
    worm:
    Sasquatch: Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.
     
    It's only in cali.
     
     
    :-(
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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008
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    Your correct worm to add its only for employees of California, that might reduce the amount of people who will participate.Contact Me: admin@frysforum.com [FrysForum Administration Group]
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008 edited
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    Probably will be in the thousands then. Oh well. You guys enjoy your "free" money.
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      CommentAuthorworm
    • CommentTimeJul 16th 2008 edited
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    Sasquatch:
    admin:When you get your claim form it is pre filled with "the following number of full time work weeks in which you were paid commisions and earned overtimed pay between March 29, 2002 and July 31, 2007." Mine said 30 weeks, it was pre-filled in. You gota remember this settlement is for 5 years and it includes past and current employees I also agree the amount of people would be over 1000 people.
     
     
    Filled in? Nice.  
     
    worm:
    Sasquatch: Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.
     
    It's only in cali.
     
     
    :-(
     
     
    We hear you Sasquatch your voice is heard. If you wish to take action you can sue Fry's in your locality and take advantage of at least $7,500 for being a primary participant. We can probably pull a lawsuit in every state.i am a worm.
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      CommentAuthorGreenwords
    • CommentTimeJul 17th 2008
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    Former CSSA/Gopher here. I got the notice a few days ago and it seems like nothing more than a pittance. To even work for the store you have to sign the arbitration contract, they don't put a gun to your head but they won't let you work/pay you if you don't sign. I'm very tempted to go to a hearing over this. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a bitter former employee looking for a dollar or two but Fry's has to answer for the way they've treated us.
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeJul 17th 2008
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    Hey Randy Fry, I'd love some free money. The lease on this cave is insane.
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    Sasquatch: Hey Randy Fry, I'd love some free money. The lease on this cave is insane.
     
     
    Well, it's not really free. You worked for it.  
     
    Take those assholes to the cleaners, I'd love to see Randy Fry living under a highway cloverleaf sucking dick for beer money.
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      CommentAuthorgreencard
    • CommentTimeJul 17th 2008
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    I got my claim form today I think we deserve more money than this its bull crap Fry's is rich plus without its employees Fry's would have never made this money.
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    that is true green card but the rich will always try to get richer......i love it when they call me big papa
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    Hey all,i worked at the Burbank store 11 from 1998 to 2004.The only time we really worked our butts off was at Christmas and they would treat the employees poorly omg bringing back nightmare memories,glad i am not working there these days.We would seriously work from open to close with 1 30 minute lunch they would supply the food,we could not leave the store under no circumstances!!!Like a Boot Camp.Any other store 11 employees on here ?? I received my Lopez V Fry's Class Settlement don't know if i should fill it out of not. Help please should i ???:face-sad:
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    i would fill it out. cant hurt.  
    they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clocki love it when they call me big papa
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    biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.  
    they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock
     
     
    I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.
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      CommentAuthorwindraver
    • CommentTimeJul 19th 2008
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    haha... i remember people joking about how to rob a frys when they lock down the place...  
     
    hmm.. so what happens to the moolah of people who don't mail in the claim?
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      CommentAuthorAyaHu
    • CommentTimeJul 20th 2008
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    notparistexas:
    biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.  
    they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock
     
     
    I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.
     
     
    And you can call the authorities.Superhero!
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      CommentAuthorGreenwords
    • CommentTimeJul 20th 2008
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    AyaHu:
    notparistexas:
    biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.  
    they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock
     
     
    I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.
     
     
    And you can call the authorities.
     
     
    Somebody did that at Store 25. The cops came and got pissed off at him. Good times.
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      CommentAuthorAyaHu
    • CommentTimeJul 20th 2008
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    Greenwords:
    AyaHu:
    notparistexas:
    biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.  
    they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock
     
     
    I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.
     
     
    And you can call the authorities.
     
     
    Somebody did that at Store 25. The cops came and got pissed off at him. Good times.
     
     
    It's usually wiser to call the non-emergency police and explain the situation. They wont be mad, because they'll know the situation.Superhero!
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      CommentAuthorPunkzilla
    • CommentTimeJul 20th 2008
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    I was there that night when the guy called. I was next to him when he did it actually.Store 25 / San Marcos, CA / I shit trains, Now what?
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    Punkzilla: I was there that night when the guy called. I was next to him when he did it actually.
     
     
    what happened exactly punkzilla?  
    did he get fined? did the store get in trouble for anything? just curiousi love it when they call me big papa
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      CommentAuthorPunkzilla
    • CommentTimeJul 20th 2008 edited
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    This is from my point of view remember that.  
    What I recall is that we were about to get let out (closing) we were clocked out pretty much, the door open, then the A/V DM says everyone needs to go help do something (I think for his department), then he pretty much re-closes the doors on us. That's when that associate says we don't have to work once clocked out (kind if to himself and anyone around him, I was near him). I think he kind of says more out loud that "I'll call the cops for holding us here against our will." Something like that. I think i might of said, "Do it!" Not fully sure, I believe I did. After he did and I think the A/V DM heard he did, we shortly were let out.  
     
    The associate was around for a few months after wards, not sure if he got fired or quit. He kind of wondered if he was going to get fired for it.  
    That's about all I can recall. This did happen probably nearly 2 years ago? Back when we had to do the "Perfect Close".Store 25 / San Marcos, CA / I shit trains, Now what?
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    if they clocked out after the dm told them to then it woulda been a different storyi love it when they call me big papa
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    funny shit thoughi love it when they call me big papa
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    It asks to put in your social security! Im scared about that!  
     
    Ehh I guess ill send it in. I hope fry's doesn't retaliate for this!
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      CommentAuthorPunkzilla
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2008
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    As I mentioned somewhere here, I'm not doing it.Store 25 / San Marcos, CA / I shit trains, Now what?
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      CommentAuthorAyaHu
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2008
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    greatqualityCDRW: It asks to put in your social security! Im scared about that!  
     
    Ehh I guess ill send it in. I hope fry's doesn't retaliate for this!
     
     
    If it's a real court document, you would be free-and-clear.Superhero!
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      CommentAuthorcydal
    • CommentTimeJul 25th 2008
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    how can i get the application to see if I qualify for my unpaid hors?? The link does not work??
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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeJul 25th 2008 edited
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    Just Checked the links they do work:  
     
    If you don't have a rapidshare account make sure you click on FREE USER.  
     
     
    Click Below To Read the PDF File Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc. Class Action Settlement  
    Please note the file is a 8 Page PDF File which you will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here  
     
    Click Below To Read & Print the PDF File for Proof of Claim Form To Be Part of the Class Action Settlement:  
    Lopez v Fry's Electronics, Inc.  
    PDF File will download via RapidShare  
    Click Here Contact Me: admin@frysforum.com [FrysForum Administration Group]
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      CommentAuthorm_tux
    • CommentTimeJul 25th 2008
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    anyone get reminded of the movie "The Jerk" here? :) remember his class action suit against him? lol he had to write checks for $1.23 which is basically what a lot of people get out of them.. I think the last one i heard. something to do with music cds.. everyone only got $20.. yay!I'm crushing your head... You flathead!
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      CommentAuthormammatiffy
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2008
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    I think that some of the things fry's does is wrong but noone can sit here and say that they did not take an unauthorized break or whatever!!! the problem is is there stupid system where every 1/2 hour is a point or whatever!! they need to get rid of that system because when i was there if i would be with a customer and it went into my lunch i was only able to take the remaining which is wrong!! anyways i do not know the exact situation that this lopez was in but i worked there for 2 years and did not think that things were so bad to sue over!!!
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      CommentAuthorasdf
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2008
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    mammatiffy: I think that some of the things fry's does is wrong but noone can sit here and say that they did not take an unauthorized break or whatever!!! the problem is is there stupid system where every 1/2 hour is a point or whatever!! they need to get rid of that system because when i was there if i would be with a customer and it went into my lunch i was only able to take the remaining which is wrong!! anyways i do not know the exact situation that this lopez was in but i worked there for 2 years and did not think that things were so bad to sue over!!!
     
     
    The whole situation didn't make sense to me cause I took illegal breaks all the time. You are stupid to follow the rules. You are also stupid if you get fired for it
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2008
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    They're making us follow federal law instead of state law, here in Texas. Lame.
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      CommentAuthorm_tux
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2008
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    Sasquatch: They're making us follow federal law instead of state law, here in Texas. Lame.
     
     
    They try to say that since Federal overrides State law that they only have to follow Federal law which is Constitutionally-speaking incorrect. Nothing in the Constitution stipulates work laws and regulations and it is stating in the Constitution that anything that is not expressed within that the States have the reserved power to speak on those matters..  
     
     
    They need to re-read Amendment 10  
     
    Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People. Ratified 12/15/1791.  
     
    The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.I'm crushing your head... You flathead!
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2008
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    That's a good point.
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      CommentAuthorAyaHu
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2008
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    mammatiffy: I think that some of the things fry's does is wrong but noone can sit here and say that they did not take an unauthorized break or whatever!!! the problem is is there stupid system where every 1/2 hour is a point or whatever!! they need to get rid of that system because when i was there if i would be with a customer and it went into my lunch i was only able to take the remaining which is wrong!! anyways i do not know the exact situation that this lopez was in but i worked there for 2 years and did not think that things were so bad to sue over!!!
     
     
     
    I dont understand this guys post.
    Superhero!
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      CommentAuthortigersgrowl
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    At my store, the only part about this settlement that is true was "The Wage and Hour Sub-class. We got our meal breaks but my paycheck was always wrong and audit never answered their door. Most of the time it was not enough but a few times I received over-payment. I quit after a memory was returned two months after it was sold and it clearly said in red ink on the back of the receipt that fifteen (15) days return policy. I lost a quarter commission that day but it was the principle of the thing. A quarter today, five bucks tomorrow. I could write a book with all the stories that I could tell but this forum only pertains to the lawsuit so I will keep it at that. Or course, I since moved from California to Virginia and I received my form October 3rd and it needs to be in the mail by Oct 9th. Glad I got it in time. I don't remember signing a document but I heard that each employee signed a waver that says no employees can carry out a lawsuit against Frys. I guess if it were true, someone broke the rule and I am glad I they did. It is a shame it is at this time in history. The way the economy is right now, they may not be able to afford it. Lets just say that $25 Emprex DVD burner will suddenly jump up to $50. Especially since California is broke and begging for money at the doorstep of Washington.
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeOct 4th 2008
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    Dude, they just created like 700 Billion fucking dollars. I would beg too!
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      CommentAuthortigersgrowl
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    Well yeah, all I can say is that I thank God that I no longer live in the state of California. It is the country's wasteland right now. I just don't know if I will go for it. I never been part of a settlement before. And what if this is some ploy for some illegal alien (ooops, we are not supposed to say that. Undocumented worker) to get my Social Security Number.
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeOct 4th 2008
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    Social security is being propped up by "undocumented workers".
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      CommentAuthortigersgrowl
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    Nevertheless, even though I am sure that half a dozen of those propping social security "undocumented workers", I just can not afford to have one more put my name to shame. But, I am going to go for it. Even if it is seventy five bucks, at least it is a tank of gas that will take me to work where I can work to make even more. But, we are leaning away from the main issue so I am willing to lay down my sword on the subject.
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      CommentAuthormoordragon
    • CommentTimeOct 4th 2008
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    I just received my paperwork in the mail yesterday. I worked for the Fry's store located in Woodland Hills back in 2005. What struck me as strange is how the claims administrator tracked me down. I've lived in 3 different places since I left Fry's. Now I'm back here in Atlanta and they found me here! That's what made me think this was some sort of scam to get my social security number. But my girlfriend said I should check the internet and that's how I found this website. So I'm not being scammed but I gotta say, I'm dubious that this lawsuit will result in any kind of big windfall for the participants. But since I'm not alone in this, I just might submit the paperwork after all. I hated working for Fry's and I hated the way they treated the workers who were so obviously terrified of getting fired. We were forced to work overtime, forced to push the sales of certain products, forced to get customers to apply for credit with the constant threat of being fired or made to work late until we landed a credit application. It was insane sitting in on the morning "pep talks" where we were all but ordered to scam the customers into buying the more expensive items. I ended up leaving the company after a car accident on my way to work. The accident happened right in front of the store. I called my supervisor to let them know that I wouldn't be in because I just totaled my car and was on the way to the hospital. When the doctor gave me pain killers and put me on bed rest for a week, Fry's had the gall to ask me to come back to work two days later and if I didn't show up, they'd have to let me go. I didn't show up, of course and was subsequently fired.  
     
    I did manage to file an unemployment claim and collect on it although Fry's tried to fight it. Fortunately I had the doctor's paperwork to back up my story.  
     
    So, anyway, now that I know this settlement thing is for real, I'm gonna submit my papers and see how much money I can get.  
     
    One thing worries me....I'm wary of submitting my social security number. Anyone else conerned about that?  
     
     
    --Bob
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      CommentAuthortigersgrowl
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    I worked for Fry's in 2005 in the Fountain Valley store. That was a treat. I moved from California to Virginia in June of 2008. I am a little surprised myself. I did file for a change of address with the post office but I thought that was discreet. Also, I did call and ask about a stock certificate that I found during the move and wondered if it was still valid and how I can transfer it to my current portfolio. I don't remember if I gave my new address or not. Perhaps I did. Anyways, I may seek further information not related to Fry's or the Claims Administrator. Question is, where can I get that information and still have the form in the mail by Monday the 6th of October. I know it does not have to be in until Thursday the 9th of October but those who wait until the last minute take the biggest risk. Like I said before, I am sure half a dozen people have it already. It's the American way I guess. By the way, I think we are all worried about our SSN but the more people worry about it, the more say they will not participate, the more for those who do participate. One thing is for sure, either the participants will be the winners for gaining a small fortune from a multi million dollar business or the ones who think this is too good to be true as well as Fry's Incorporated will be the winners. Either way, the winner will be reviled within a year.
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      CommentAuthorSasquatch
    • CommentTimeOct 5th 2008
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    I used to attend a school where your student number was your social. Dumb.