Ahlstrom Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Wage Shaving and Overtime Violations

Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC, based in Connecticut with operations in Wisconsin, faces a class action lawsuit filed by a former employee on October 20, 2025. The complaint alleges systemic wage and hour violations, including shaving time off employees' paychecks and improper overtime calculations. According to the lawsuit, the company's electronic timekeeping system rounds clock-in and clock-out times to its benefit, causing employees to lose pay for minutes worked before and after scheduled shifts. Additionally, the complaint claims that bonuses and incentives were excluded from overtime pay calculations, violating federal and Wisconsin law. While Ahlstrom has not responded, the case highlights critical compliance issues for HR teams nationwide. If proven, these allegations could result in significant penalties and compel payroll practice reforms across similar employers. The lawsuit serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of transparent wage policies in maintaining workforce trust.