Mount Airy Casino Workers Secure $2.3M Settlement in Unpaid Wages Lawsuit
Mount Airy Casino Resort settled a class-action lawsuit for $2.3 million over unpaid wages and overtime, benefiting nearly 700 employees.Summary
Workers at Mount Airy Casino Resort have secured a $2.3 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit concerning unpaid wages and overtime, concluding a dispute lasting over two years. The settlement, filed in federal court, will benefit approximately 700 current and former employees who worked at the Pennsylvania casino between February 7, 2022, and May 8, 2025, with at least $1.47 million going directly to workers – an average of over $2,000 per eligible employee, with a minimum payout of $100. The lawsuit, initiated by former table games dealers Jennifer Mak and William Neidig, alleged violations of federal and state wage laws, including paying tipped employees a sub-minimum wage and improperly pooling tips with supervisors. The case highlights increasing scrutiny of casino wage and tip practices, demonstrating the potential for positive change when workers unite.
(Source：Gamblingnews)