AT&T agreed to pay $575,000 as part of a settlement to resolve claims it failed to pay its workers minimum and overtime wages.

The settlement benefits individuals who worked for AT&T Mobility Services in California between Nov. 2, 2021, and Sept. 21, 2022, and who were classified as non-exempt employees.

AT&T is a phone company that provides cellular services to consumers. The company also offers internet and TV plans.

According to a class action lawsuit against AT&T, the company wrongfully classified certain employees as non-exempt. As a result, these employees were allegedly denied benefits such as minimum wage and overtime wages. Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim AT&T’s actions violated California labor laws.

California has some of the strictest labor laws in the country. Businesses must comply with these requirements or risk facing legal action. Consumers, including the plaintiffs in the AT&T class action lawsuit, can file claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) which allows them to seek penalties for the state’s labor regulator.

AT&T hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $575,000 class action settlement to resolve these allegations. This includes a $7,500 payment to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency under PAGA.

Under the terms of the AT&T settlement, class members will receive a pro rata cash payment based on the number of weeks they worked during the class period. Class members who...

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