New Hope Harvesting $1M Labor Code Violations Settlement

If you worked for New Hope Harvesting, LLC, you may be eligible to claim an award from a class action settlement.

New Hope Harvesting, LLC has agreed to pay $1,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of California labor laws, including failure to pay overtime wages, minimum wages, provide proper rest and meal periods, and improperly charging or failing to reimburse expenses.

Who Can Claim an Award?

To be eligible for an award, you must have worked for New Hope Harvesting, LLC during the Class Period or the PAGA Period. The Class Period covers the time during which the alleged violations occurred, while the PAGA Period specifically pertains to claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

Based on the official settlement website, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

• You must have worked for New Hope Harvesting, LLC during the Class Period.
• You must have worked for New Hope Harvesting, LLC during the PAGA Period to be eligible for civil penalties.

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

The awards available to class members are divided into Class Payments and Civil Penalties Payments. The exact amount you can claim depends on the number of workweeks you worked during the Class Period and the PAGA Period.

• Class Payments: calculated by dividing the Net Settlement Amount by the total number of workweeks worked by all Participating Class Members, and then multiplying the result by the number of workweeks you worked within the Class Period.
• Civil Penalties Payments: calculated by dividing $3,750.00 by the total number of PAGA Pay Periods worked by all Aggrieved Employees, and then multiplying the result by the number of PAGA Period Pay Periods you worked within the PAGA Period.

For example, if the Net Settlement Amount is $500,000 and the total number of workweeks worked by all Participating Class Members is 10,000, then the payment per workweek would be $50. If you worked 100 workweeks during the Class Period, your Class Payment would be $5,000.

Similarly, if the total number of PAGA Pay Periods worked by all Aggrieved Employees is 1,000, then the payment per PAGA Pay Period would be $3.75. If you worked 50 PAGA Pay Periods, your Civil Penalties Payment would be $187.50.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Not applicable. The Settlement Administrator already has the necessary information to determine your eligibility and calculate your award.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, you must contact the Settlement Administrator to arrange your payment. You can choose to receive your payment by check, bank transfer, or digital credit card. Submit your payment selection online at www.casonewhope.com or contact the Settlement Administrator by phone at 1-888-209-3222, by WhatsApp at +1-612-205-1767, or by email at casonewhope@atticusadmin.com.

How do I Get Paid?

You can choose to receive your payment by check, bank transfer, or digital credit card.

If you select a check, it will be mailed to your U.S. address.

For a bank transfer, you will need to provide your CLABE, bank information, and the full name, address, and telephone number associated with your bank account.

For a digital Mastercard, you will need an email address to receive the card.

$1,000,000 Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $1,000,000 will cover various costs and payments, including:

• Up to $333,300.00 for Class Counsel attorneys' fees.
• Up to $90,000 for litigation expenses incurred by Class Counsel.
• Up to $20,000.00 as a Class Representative Service Award to Plaintiff Miguel Gutierrez.
• Up to $7,500 as a Service Award to each of the FLSA Opt-In Plaintiffs.
• Up to $30,000 to the Administrator for services administering the Settlement.
• Up to $15,000 for PAGA Penalties, allocated 75% to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) and 25% to Class Members who worked within the PAGA Period.

Important Dates

• Request for Exclusion Deadline: August 23, 2024
• Deadline to Challenge Workweeks: August 23, 2024
• Deadline to Submit Payment Option: August 23, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: October 10, 2024

When is the New Hope Harvesting Settlement Payout Date?

The awards will be paid after the Final Approval Hearing, scheduled for October 10, 2024, and once the Settlement Administrator has processed all claims.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit pertains to employment practices at New Hope Harvesting, LLC, specifically related to wage and hour violations under California labor laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The settlement was reached to resolve allegations that New Hope Harvesting, LLC violated California labor laws by failing to pay overtime wages, minimum wages, provide proper rest and meal periods, and improperly charging or failing to reimburse expenses.

What Happens Next?

Class Members should contact the Settlement Administrator to arrange their payment and ensure they submit any necessary challenges or objections by the specified deadlines. The Final Approval Hearing will take place on October 10, 2024, after which the awards will be distributed.