Dunkin’ Donuts and Taco Bell Franchisee to Pay $1.5M Over NYC Scheduling Violations

Workers at Dunkin’ Donuts and Taco Bell locations in New York City may be entitled to compensation following a settlement involving violations of the city’s Fair Workweek Law. Salz Management LLC, a franchisee operating multiple locations, agreed to pay more than $1.5 million after a city investigation found scheduling violations affecting hundreds of employees.

What Scheduling Violations Did the NYC Investigation Find?

A New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection investigation found that Salz Management violated local scheduling laws at 24 locations, including by making last-minute schedule changes and failing to provide workers with advance notice of schedules as required.

What Are Clopening Shifts Under the Fair Workweek Law?

Clopening shifts occur when an employee is scheduled to close one night then open the next day. According to the city, the company failed to obtain employee consent or pay required premiums for clopening shifts. It also didn’t offer additional available shifts to current employees before hiring new workers. Approximately 760 workers are expected to receive restitution, and the company will also pay civil penalties.

Who Is Affected by the Settlement?

Fast food workers in New York City have specific scheduling protections under the Fair Workweek Law, including predictable scheduling requirements and protections involving certain schedule changes.

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