‘Grinch’ UPS sued over holiday pay for workers

Published December 16, 2025 1:35pm ET



(The Center Square) — One of the nation’s largest delivery companies is accused of being a “Grinch” by chiseling its seasonal workers out of holiday pay. 

In a lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court, New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that Atlanta-based United Parcel Service “stole” wages from seasonal workers last year, including “Driver Helpers” and “Seasonal Support Drivers” who assist full-time staff with package delivery around the holidays. The democratic AG said the company practices have “repeatedly” violated state and federal labor laws on seasonal pay.

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