NEWPORT BEACH, Calif- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today it has entered into an agreement with the New York City (NYC) Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to resolve an investigation dating back to 2017 regarding the Fair Workweek Law and Earned Safe and Sick Leave Act. As part of the settlement Chipotle has agreed to establish a fund to pay employees to settle possible claims for premiums and statutory payments under these laws.
The settlement covers the time period of November 26, 2017 through April 30, 2022. As part of the settlement, Chipotle has agreed to pay employees who were working as of April 30, 2022, $50 per week of service as an hourly employee going back to November 26, 2017. Past hourly employees, from November 26, 2017 to April 30, 2022, will be notified that they can also file a claim to receive a payment. Chipotle will also pay one million dollars to the City.
'We're pleased to be able to resolve these issues and believe this settlement demonstrates Chipotle's commitment to providing opportunities for all of our team members while also complying with the Fair Workweek law' said Scott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer, Chipotle.
'We have implemented a number of compliance initiatives, including additional management resources and adding new and improved time keeping technology, to help our restaurants and we look forward to continuing to promote the goals of predictable scheduling and access to work hours for those who...
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