For Class members worked for Circle K as a non-exempt store employee in California at any point during the period from May 1, 2008 to Oct. 9, 2015. If so, you might be eligible for the Circle K Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement. According to the lawsuit, Circle K violates California labor laws and unfair competition laws by failing to provide meal and rest breaks, failing to pay all vacation wages, failing to keep adequate records, and failing to timely pay all wages owed at the end of employment. Although, Circle K denies that they have violated the law, but they have agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation. You should automatically receive your benefits unless you decide to opt out.
Circle K Class Action Lawsuit:
- Circle K Claim Form
- Claim Form Deadline: 2/22/2016
- Who’s Eligible: Class Members of the Circle K settlement include anyone who worked for Circle K as a non-exempt store employee in California at any point during the period from May 1, 2008 to Oct. 9, 2015.
- Estimated Amount: Varies, based on the number of work hours.
- Case Name & Number: Bergstrom v. Circle K Stores Inc., et al., Case No. RIC JCCP4774, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
How to File a Claim:
- Head on over to the Circle K Wage & Hour Claim Form.
- Read the over and see if you qualify.
- Circle K will handle the rest, unless you decide to opt out!
Bottom Line:
Have you ever worked for Circle K? If so, then you are eligible for a potential award through the Circle K Wage & Hour Class Action settlement. The amount each Class Member is eligible to receive will be calculated based on the total number of workweeks they were employed as a non-exempt Circle K store employee in California. So if you are eligible for this Class Action Lawsuit, all you have to do is be patient and you will receive an award. If you wish to opt out, please do so before 1/9/2016/. If you haven’t already then don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!
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