Summary
Target has agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a lawsuit regarding employee pay at its New Jersey distribution centers. The lawsuit claimed Target did not pay employees for all the time they worked, including time for mandatory security checks. This settlement will be shared among about 13,700 current and former employees without requiring any action from them.
Key Facts
- Target settled a class action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $4.6 million.
- The lawsuit involved workers at New Jersey distribution centers who were not paid for all work hours, including time for security checks.
- About 13,700 employees from these centers will split the settlement.
- Employees worked at Burlington, Perth Amboy, and Logan Township locations since August 6, 2019.
- The payout will be divided based on pay records, and employees will receive W-2 and possibly 1099 forms.
- Target denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid a long legal battle.
- Final court approval is expected by February 2024, after which checks will be sent.
- Employees have until February 13 to opt out or object to the settlement.
