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Settlement Represents Largest Fair Workweek Settlement Nationwide and Largest Worker Protection Settlement in New York City History

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced a settlement with Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to deliver up to approximately $20 million in compensation to approximately 13,000 workers who experienced violations of their right to predictable schedules and paid sick leave under the Fair Workweek and Paid Safe and Sick Leave laws. Chipotle will also pay $1 million in civil penalties. The agreement is the result of DCWP's multiyear investigation into complaints filed by 160 Chipotle employees and by 32BJ SEIU. DCWP's investigation found major violations of laws that affected all Chipotle employees in New York City. The settlement with Chipotle is the largest fair workweek settlement nationwide and the largest worker protection settlement in New York City history.

"Restaurants and fast food outlets are a critical part of our economy and our daily life here in New York City, but they cannot exist without the hard-working people who are cooking and serving and delivering our food," said Mayor Adams. "Today's settlement with Chipotle is not only a victory for workers by securing up to $20 million in relief for approximately 13,000 workers, but also sends a strong message, as...

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