Did Safelite Charge You Extra for Smoking or Not Getting a Vaccine? You May Be Owed Compensation
If you are a current or former Safelite AutoGlass employee and paid extra for your health insurance because you smoke, vape, or didn’t get a vaccine—you may have been illegally charged and could be entitled to significant compensation through a class action.
Our attorneys are actively investigating claims that Safelite imposed unlawful health insurance surcharges in violation of federal labor laws.
What Is a Tobacco or Vaccine Surcharge?
Employers sometimes impose surcharges on employee health insurance plans for things like:
- Using tobacco or nicotine products
- Not participating in a wellness program
- Not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
While these surcharges can be legal in some situations, they must follow strict guidelines under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and federal employment law.
If Safelite failed to provide proper notice or reasonable alternatives—like a smoking cessation program or medical/religious vaccine exemptions—these charges may be illegal penalties disguised as surcharges.
Who May Be Eligible?
You may qualify for this class action if:
- You worked at Safelite AutoGlass between 2022 and 2025
- You smoke, vape, or used tobacco and were charged more for your health insurance
- OR you were charged extra for not getting vaccinated
- You were not offered a reasonable alternative (such as a free program or exemption)
Even if you’re no longer employed by Safelite, if this happened in the past 3 years, you may still qualify.
What Laws Are Being Violated?
Under ACA guidelines and EEOC regulations, employers must:
- Provide a reasonable alternative standard if applying surcharges
- Avoid discriminating based on disability or religion
- Notify employees clearly about how to avoid surcharges
Failing to meet these legal requirements can result in wage and benefit violations—and workers have a right to be compensated.
You Could Receive Thousands in Back Pay
If this has happened to you, the potential payout could be substantial. Many workers in similar lawsuits across the country have already begun receiving compensation.
There is no out-of-pocket cost to join the class action—we only get paid if we win.
Ready to See If You Qualify?
Don’t miss your chance to recover what you’re owed.
Call us now at 888-747-4529, Text 440-381-0338, or Email NewIntakes@sirillp.com to get a free case evaluation and find out if you qualify for compensation.