TGI Fridays $19.1 Million Wage Settlement Announced

Attorneys representing approximately 28,800 TGI Fridays tipped workers announced a proposed $19.1 million settlement in September 2017. FSL was among the firms representing workers. The agreement was intended to resolve disputed federal and state wage claims, subject to court approval.

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• Law360 report provides related coverage.
• Wage and hour information offers broader context for employee pay claims.

What Did the TGI Fridays Workers Allege?

The claims involved tip-credit practices, overtime, uniform expenses, alleged tip misappropriation, and other wage deductions. The proposed settlement covered employees in several states, with differing state-law claims.

What Did the Settlement Amount Include?

The $19.1 million figure described the gross proposed fund. The amount ultimately available for individual workers would depend on court-approved fees, expenses, administration and allocation rules.

Did the Announcement Mean the Case Was Finished?

No. The September report concerned a proposed agreement. A later FSL news entry described preliminary approval of a revised settlement; any assertion of final approval should be supported by a later order.