What is this proposed class action about?
This proposed class action alleges that, among other things, PH Canada Company and its franchisees who operate over four hundred Pizza Hut store locations across Canada (collectively referred to as “Pizza Hut Canada”) violated applicable employment standards legislation and its contracts of employment with delivery drivers by misclassifying delivery drivers as “independent contractors” and failing to pay them minimum wage, overtime, vacation pay and public holiday pay in accordance with the applicable employment standards legislation.
I am a current or former pizza delivery driver for Pizza Hut Canada. Does this concern me?
The proposed class action has been brought on behalf of all current and former pizza delivery drivers who have worked for Pizza Hut Canada since April 1, 2019.
What is the purpose of registering on this website?
If you register, you will get updates on this proposed class action as it proceeds. As well, if you grant us permission, we may get in touch with you to find out more about your personal experience.
Will Pizza Hut Canada be told that I’ve registered?
No. Registration is not a pre-requisite for compensation. The purpose of registration is so that we can provide you with updates on this litigation, and for us to gather anonymized information about the class.
Do I need to register in order to be eligible for compensation if this proposed class action is successful?
No. Registration is not a pre-requisite for compensation. The purpose of registration is so that we can provide you with updates on this litigation, and for us to gather anonymized information about the class.
I left Pizza Hut Canada before April 1, 2019. Can I still register for this proposed class action?
You can register if you wish to be provided with updates on the progress of this litigation. Unfortunately, however, because the proposed class period begins in April 1, 2019, former delivery drivers who left before that date will not receive compensation if this class action is successful. The cut-off date was chosen as a starting point based on a number of legal considerations.
What is a certification hearing?
A judge has to decide whether this case can continue as a class action. If Pizza Hut Canada does not agree that the case can be a class action, a judge will hold a public “certification hearing”. If the plaintiff wins the certification hearing, the case will continue as a class action and notice that the case has been certified will be delivered to class members. If the plaintiff loses the certification hearing and any appeals, the proposed class action will be over. The certification hearing does not decide whether the defendant’s actions were wrong, only whether the case can continue as a class action.