By George Anderson
The Toronto Star reports that a group of Canadian store managers is seeking class-action status to sue Michaels Stores for failing to pay overtime.
The suit alleges that Michaels, the largest arts and craft chain in the US, violated Canada's Employment Standards Act by not paying time and a half for employees working in excess of 44 hours in a week.
David Thompson, lawyer for the store managers, told said Michaels settled a similar dispute with employees in California earlier in the year.
Moderator's Comment: In light of the spate of lawsuits concerning overtime wages, do retailers need to change the manner in which they compensate store employees? [George Anderson - Moderator]