Wells Fargo $16.6 Million Overtime Settlement Proposed

Wells Fargo mortgage consultants moved toward a $16.6 million resolution of claims involving alleged unpaid overtime. The original report described an agreement moving through the settlement process, not necessarily the final distribution of funds.

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What Did the Mortgage Consultants Allege?

Workers claimed that the bank failed to account for all compensable work time when calculating overtime. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, covered nonexempt employees generally must receive overtime compensation for qualifying hours over 40 in a workweek.

What Did the $16.6 Million Figure Represent?

The amount described the proposed gross settlement. A headline settlement figure shouldn’t be presented as the amount paid directly to workers; any approved fees, costs and administration expenses affect the net distribution.

Was the Settlement Finally Approved?

Yes. The $16.6 million Wells Fargo overtime settlement received preliminary court approval in August 2023. By December 2023, the agreement had resolved the underlying litigation involving more than 2,400 mortgage consultants, leading to the dismissal of a related federal appeal. The settlement resolved disputed wage claims without establishing that Wells Fargo violated overtime laws.