UTB Enterprises/Goldenband McDonald's Wage & Hour Settlement
$31.14–$872.49
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What happened
Hourly employees at McDonald's franchise locations operated by the defendants allege they were not paid for meal periods of less than 30 minutes during six-hour shifts. The defendants have agreed to settle these wage and hour claims.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who worked as an hourly employee at a McDonald's franchise location operated by UTB Enterprises, LLC, Goldenband, LLC, Donald D. Armstrong, or Lori Armstrong at any time after March 8, 2014, and had a meal period of less than 30 minutes during a six-hour shift that was not paid.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by the deadline of January 7, 2026. Visit the settlement website to start your claim. Those who do nothing receive $31.14; those who submit a claim may be eligible for up to $872.49 with proper documentation of employment.
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