Amazon has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging underpayment of overtime wages, with eligible workers set to receive payments soon, even though Amazon denies any wrongdoing.
Amazon Settles $3 Million Overtime Pay Lawsuit – Payments to Workers Coming Soon
According to The US Sun, Amazon has settled a lawsuit filed by workers who claimed they were underpaid for overtime work. The lawsuit alleged that Amazon failed to correctly compensate employees when they received bonuses and worked extra hours. Amazon agreed to pay $3 million to resolve the lawsuit without admitting any wrongdoing. Eligible Amazon workers will receive their payments soon without needing to apply.
The settlement is moving forward despite the opt-out deadline having passed. Each involved Amazon employee is expected to receive about $565.43, though amounts may vary. This agreement aims to address wage disputes and promote fairness within major corporations like Amazon. A final ruling on the settlement is set for September 2024, with disbursements starting once the court approves the settlement.