$3.55M McDonald’s employee meal breaks class action settlement

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McDonald's employees who worked for certain franchise locations may be entitled to compensation from a $3.55 million class action settlement. The settlement resolves claims that UTB Enterprises and Goldenband LLC, McDonald's franchise operators, failed to properly pay employees for short meal breaks. If you worked at McDonald's locations operated by these franchisees and believe you weren't paid for interrupted or short meal breaks, you may qualify for a settlement payment. The companies have agreed to pay $3.55 million to resolve these wage and hour violations without admitting wrongdoing.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible to file a claim if you:

Current or former McDonald's employees who worked at locations operated by UTB Enterprises or Goldenband LLC
Employees who took meal breaks that were interrupted or shorter than the required time
Workers who were not compensated for these short or interrupted meal breaks
Employment must have occurred during the relevant time period (specific dates pending)

How Much Can You Get?

The total settlement fund is $3.55 million, which will be distributed among eligible McDonald's employees. Individual payout amounts will depend on factors such as how long you worked at the affected locations and how many short or interrupted meal breaks you experienced. Specific payout amounts per employee have not yet been disclosed and will likely vary based on individual circumstances and the total number of valid claims filed.

How to File Your Claim

Filing your claim is quick and easy:

Gather employment records from your time working at McDonald's locations operated by UTB Enterprises or Goldenband LLC
Collect documentation of your work schedule and meal break periods if available
Review the settlement notice when it becomes available to confirm your eligibility
Complete and submit the required claim form by the deadline
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which McDonald's locations are included in this settlement?

The settlement covers McDonald's locations operated by UTB Enterprises and Goldenband LLC franchisees. Specific restaurant locations will be listed in the settlement notice when it becomes available.

What counts as a short or interrupted meal break?

This typically includes meal breaks where you were called back to work before your break was complete, had to remain on duty during your break, or took breaks shorter than the legally required time. The exact definition will be detailed in the settlement terms.

How much money can I expect from this McDonald's settlement?

Individual payouts from the $3.55 million settlement fund will vary based on factors like your length of employment and the number of affected meal breaks. Specific amounts will be determined once all eligible claims are reviewed.

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