Olympus America Sales Representatives Wage & Hour Settlement
Payment amount based on number of weeks worked as Sales Representative during new hire sales training, subject to tax deductions on half the award (reported on W-2) and reported on IRS Form 1099 for the other half.
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What happened
Olympus America allegedly misclassified sales representatives as overtime-exempt (salaried) employees during new hire sales training while they worked more than 40 hours per week reviewing training materials and studying for exams, and failed to pay overtime compensation. Olympus denies the allegations and maintains proper classification and compensation at all times.
Do you qualify?
Olympus sales representatives who, regardless of title, engaged in new hire sales training in California between December 9, 2020 and July 7, 2025, or anywhere else in the United States between July 1, 2022 and July 7, 2025.
How to file
Completely fill out the Consent to Join and Release Form and submit it by December 2, 2025 by mailing it postmarked to ILYM Group, Inc., P.O. Box 2031, Tustin, CA 92781, emailing it to claims@ilymgroup.com, faxing it to (888) 845-6185, or submitting it electronically on the settlement website. You will receive a settlement check approximately five months after submission.
Common questions
- How much does the Olympus America Sales Representatives Wage & Hour Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Payment amount based on number of weeks worked as Sales Representative during new hire sales training, subject to tax deductions on half the award (reported on W-2) and reported on IRS Form 1099 for the other half.. The total settlement fund is $495,000. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Olympus America Sales Representatives Wage & Hour Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was December 2, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Olympus America Sales Representatives Wage & Hour Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Olympus America Sales Representatives Wage & Hour Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- ILYM Group, Inc. is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at olympuscollectiveaction.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Olympus America Sales Representatives Wage & Hour Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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