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Class action settlement approved for $8,250,000 in a wage and hour case involving Nike's failure to compensate retail employees for time spent in mandatory security inspections. Case was reversed on appeal based on California Supreme Court's Troester decision rejecting the federal de minimis doctrine for California wage claims.
Nike Retail Workers Settlement Summary
What Happened
Nike Retail Services was accused of not paying employees for time spent in mandatory security inspections at the end of their shifts. The company required workers to go through bag checks and other security procedures before leaving, but didn't compensate them for this work time.
What the Court Decided
The court approved an $8.25 million settlement for the affected retail employees. Initially, Nike had argued these inspections were too brief to require payment, but California's highest court rejected this reasoning. The court ruled that even small amounts of unpaid work time must be paid—there's no exception for short periods.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case strengthens worker protections in California and similar states. It establishes that employers cannot avoid paying wages by claiming work tasks are too quick or minor. If an employer requires you to do something as a condition of work—whether it's a security check, putting on a uniform, or checking equipment—you must be paid for that time. This ruling protects workers from unpaid labor that adds up over time.
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