AutoZone Employees Who Smoke May Be Owed Compensation

By Steve Levine

Photo Credit: Unsplash | Updated: October 15, 2025

Claim Form Deadline: Ongoing

Estimated Payout: Varies

Proof required: Yes

About This AutoZone Investigation

You may be eligible for substantial compensation. Attorneys are investigating whether AutoZone improperly charged smoking or vaping employees extra health insurance fees called tobacco or wellness surcharges. If you work at AutoZone or worked there within the last six years and you paid a tobacco surcharge, you may have a claim.

• Typical tobacco or wellness surcharges reported: $50 to $100 per month
• Spousal surcharges have also been reported in some employer plans
• Some plans apply fees when wellness activities are not completed

How Do I Qualify

The lookback period is up to six years. You may qualify if:

• You currently work for AutoZone or worked there at any point in the last six years
• You were enrolled in AutoZone employer health insurance
• You smoke or vape or were categorized as a tobacco user
• You paid a tobacco or wellness surcharge deducted from your paycheck or charged through premiums

What Is a Tobacco or Wellness Surcharge

A tobacco or wellness surcharge is an added fee some employers charge workers who smoke, vape, or do not complete wellness requirements. These fees are commonly between $50 and $100 per month and are added to premium costs.

How Much Money Could You Get Back

The amount varies based on how long surcharges were applied and on your documentation. Over multiple years these fees can total hundreds or thousands of dollars.

What Proof Can Strengthen Your Case

Helpful items include:

• Pay stubs showing a tobacco or wellness surcharge line
• Benefits summaries or plan documents
• Open enrollment confirmations or HR emails

You can still submit even if you do not have all of these documents.

Can You Still Qualify If You Quit Smoking or Vaping

Yes. If you paid surcharges any time within the last six years while at AutoZone you may qualify even if you have since quit.

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