Costco, a popular membership-only warehouse club, has been involved in a number of lawsuits in recent years. One of the most notable lawsuits was filed in 2019 by a group of current and former employees who alleged that Costco had violated wage and hour laws.

The lawsuit alleged that Costco had failed to pay employees for overtime work, had failed to provide proper meal and rest breaks, and had improperly deducted money from employees’ paychecks. The lawsuit also alleged that Costco had retaliated against employees who complained about these violations.

In 2022, Costco reached a $10 million settlement with the employees who filed the lawsuit. The settlement agreement requires Costco to pay each employee who was affected by the alleged violations a portion of the settlement amount. The settlement agreement also requires Costco to implement new policies and procedures to ensure that it is in compliance with wage and hour laws.

How to Claim Your Share of the Settlement

If you are a current or former Costco employee who was affected by the alleged wage and hour violations, you may be eligible to receive a payment from the settlement. To claim your share of the settlement, you must submit a claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim form can be found on the settlement website.

The deadline to submit a claim form is March 15, 2023. If you do not submit a claim form by the deadline, you will not be able to receive any money from the settlement.

FAQs

Q: Who is eligible to receive a payment from the settlement?

A: Any current or former Costco employee who was affected by the alleged wage and hour violations is eligible to receive a payment from the settlement.

Q: How much money will I receive?

A: The amount of money you will receive will depend on the number of hours you worked and the type of violations you were affected by.

Q: How do I submit a claim form?

A: You can download a claim form from the settlement website. The completed claim form must be mailed to the settlement administrator at the address listed on the website.

Q: What is the deadline to submit a claim form?

A: The deadline to submit a claim form is March 15, 2023.

Q: What happens if I don’t submit a claim form by the deadline?

A: If you do not submit a claim form by the deadline, you will not be able to receive any money from the settlement.

Q: What if I have questions about the settlement?

A: You can contact the settlement administrator at the address or phone number listed on the settlement website.

Conclusion

The Costco lawsuit settlement is a significant victory for current and former Costco employees who were affected by the alleged wage and hour violations. If you are eligible to receive a payment from the settlement, be sure to submit a claim form by the deadline.