Notice of class and collective action settlement

You may have recently received information ("Notice of Class and Collective Action Settlement") regarding the settlement of a class and collective action lawsuit, the Etcheverry v. Franciscan Health System case. You should review the information thoroughly.

Unless you are planning to file your own lawsuit concerning the same issues, there is no reason not to participate in the settlement in the case.

Please note that WSNA is not a party or otherwise involved in that case.

The lawsuit and settlement vindicate your rights under state and federal law. While WSNA is not involved in the case, WSNA does not oppose it.

The settlement consists of two parts. Note that if you qualify to participate in the second portion of the settlement (the "collective action" part related to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act), you must opt in by submitting a FLSA Collective Consent Form no later than September 27, 2021.

For more complete details on the case and your options, please review the Notice of Class and Collective Action. The link is above in the documents section of the banner.


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