Chipotle ordered to pay $20 million to current and former NYC employees for violating city labor laws
Chipotle The company may be known worldwide for serving customers with popular menu items, but the company will now serve millions of current and former employees. Through a recent court ruling, Chipotle was officially forced to pay $20 million to its NYC employees for violating the city’s labor laws.
@TodayShow Report, New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially announced earlier this week, Chipotle will pay a total of $20 million to both current and former NYC employees for violating labor laws in the city. Investigators in the case found that Chipotle violated the citywide Fair Work Week Act by failing to post a work schedule 14 days in advance, paying a premium for the schedule change, and giving out shifts available to existing employees prior to hiring new employees. The $20 million ruling says an estimated 13,000 employees who have worked since 2017 are eligible for compensation.
The arrangement further confirms that any Chipotle hourly employees in NYC will receive $50 for each week they work from November 26, 2017 to April 30, 2022. In addition, The company was also ordered to pay $1 million in civil fines to New York City.
Giving an official statement on the matter, Mayor Adams said, “Today’s agreement with Chipotle is more than a win for workers by securing up to $20 million in relief for approximately 13,000 people. workers, but also sends a strong message, as the greatest worker protection measure in the history of New York City, that we will not stand by when workers’ rights are violated.”
Meanwhile, Chipotle made its own statement courtesy of Restaurant Manager Scott Boatwright. “We are delighted to have been able to resolve these issues and believe that this settlement demonstrates Chipotle’s commitment to providing opportunity for all members of our team while also complying with Fair law. Workweek,” he said.
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