Overview
- New York City announced Tuesday a settlement with Salz Management LLC that covers 24 Taco Bell and Dunkin’ locations in Manhattan and Queens.
- The deal sets aside more than $1.5 million for about 830 workers, with some reports putting the figure at $1.8 million.
- Investigators said the franchisee broke Fair Workweek rules by changing shifts without 14 days’ notice and by assigning “clopening” shifts without the required extra pay.
- Eligible employees will receive funds by direct deposit if the city has their account on file, or by mailed checks if not.
- Officials revealed the action in a mukbang-style livestream that some outlets emphasized for its theatrics, while others zeroed in on questions about the worker-protection agency’s staffing and budget.