Aramark To Face Massive Seattle Class Action Over Alleged Wage Theft And Break Violations

Key points

• Aramark must face claims of 'willful withholding of wages' and systematic denial of meal and rest breaks in Washington state.
• The case has been granted class-action status, potentially involving thousands of current and former campus food service employees.
• The ruling signals a shift toward stricter labor law enforcement for major food service conglomerates and sets a precedent for independent operators.

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• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - FTC enforcement actions
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - DOJ press releases and filings

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