Amazon has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging underpayment of overtime wages, with eligible Amazon workers set to receive payments soon despite Amazon denying wrongdoing.
Amazon Settles Overtime Pay Lawsuit for $3 Million – Amazon Workers to Receive Payments Soon
According to The US Sun, Amazon has settled a lawsuit where Amazon workers claimed they were not paid enough for working overtime. The lawsuit said Amazon didn’t pay Amazon workers correctly when they got bonuses and worked extra hours. Amazon agreed to pay $3 million to settle the lawsuit, but it did not admit it did anything wrong. Amazon workers who qualify for payment will get their money soon without needing to apply.
The settlement is progressing despite the expiration of the opt-out deadline. Each Amazon employee involved in the lawsuit stands to receive approximately $565.43, though individual amounts may differ. This agreement reflects attempts to address wage disputes and promote equity within major corporations such as Amazon. A final ruling on the settlement is scheduled for September 2024, with disbursements commencing upon court approval.
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In another case, drivers involved with a car dealership might also get payments of up to $1,300. This settlement happened because the dealership was accused of breaking a law about how they could contact customers. These cases highlight ongoing legal actions aimed at protecting Amazon workers and consumers from unfair business practices.
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