Disney Workers Sue for Higher Wages, Cite Labor Violations

Over 100 maintenance workers at California Disney hotels have filed a class-action lawsuit seeking at least $1 million in back pay and alleging various labor violations.

• More than 100 Disney hotel maintenance workers in Southern California are suing the company for allegedly paying them less than fast-food workers.
• The lawsuit claims Disney required workers to provide their own tools, violating California law that mandates double the minimum wage for such conditions.
• Workers allege they were not paid for overtime, were denied legally guaranteed lunch breaks, and were not provided final paychecks on time.
• The class-action lawsuit seeks unpaid wages, interest, legal costs, and at least $1 million in back pay for labor violations.
• The lawsuit highlights the struggles of Disney workers amid a regional housing crisis and soaring inflation, with some resorting to living in their cars.

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