Fired employee sues Webb City restaurant

A former employee of Culver's Restaurant, Webb City, filed an unfair labor practices lawsuit Thursday in U. S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Jonathan Chacon claims he was fired after complaining about a Culver's policy that requires all employees to remain on the premises and lock up and exit together when the restaurant closes.

From the petition:

Said policy required Defendant’s employees who had completed their duties to clock out and remain on Defendant’s premises until all of the employees had completed their duties and clocked out.

Defendant, through its managers posted a sign stating the above policy in the areas where employees worked.

Defendant required employees to remain on its premises while “off the clock” and without compensation.

Requiring employees to remain on the employee's premises while off the clock and unpaid is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Missouri Minimum Wage Law (RSMo § 290.500 et seq.)

In or about December 2024 and January 2025 Plaintiff complained to Defendant’s management of the aforesaid policy and practices of Defendant.

On or about January 3, 2025 Defendant terminated Plaintiff’s employment.

Defendant terminated Plaintiff's employment in relation for Plaintiff opposing unlawful activity of the Defendant.

Listed as the defendant is Addotta Foods, which owns Culver's Restaurant.

Chacon, who is represented by Springfield attorney Raymond Lampert, is asking for damages, front and back pay and attorney fees.