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The parties reported settlement of this FLSA wage-and-hour case. The Court issued procedural directives regarding settlement approval, including requirements that plaintiffs not waive unrelated claims and that any non-disparagement provisions include carve-outs for truthful statements.
Jimenez v. Square Food & Cafe Inc. – Case Summary
What Happened
A worker filed a wage-and-hour lawsuit against Square Food & Cafe Inc., claiming the employer failed to pay wages owed—a practice known as wage theft. The case was filed in federal court in New York in December 2024.
What the Court Decided
The parties reached a settlement agreement to resolve the dispute. While the specific dollar amount was not publicly reported, the court approved the settlement with important conditions. The judge required that the worker not give up any other legal claims unrelated to this wage case. Additionally, the court mandated that any non-disparagement clause (which typically prevents speaking negatively about the employer) must allow the worker to make truthful statements.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces worker protections in settlement agreements. It prevents employers from using settlements to silence workers about other workplace violations. The requirement to protect truthful speech means workers cannot be penalized for honestly reporting workplace problems, even after settling disputes. This protects workers' rights to speak about their experiences and hold employers accountable.
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