Capitol Hills McMenamins Six Arms settles 91K Secure Scheduling case

McMenamins Six Arms in Capitol Hill will pay $91,000 to settle a wage theft case concerning 131 employees, as announced by the Seattle Office of Labor Standards. The investigation revealed that the company violated the Secure Scheduling Ordinance by not paying required premium wages for employer-initiated scheduling changes. The settlement includes back wages, interest, and a civil penalty of $691. 87. City officials indicated that the payroll management system failed to accurately track the nature of scheduling changes.

Since the ordinance's inception in 2017, Seattle has seen 54 settlements resulting in over $10. 3 million in financial remedies for more than 11,000 workers. McMenamins agreed to adopt an updated Secure Scheduling policy as part of the settlement. As Seattle approaches the 10-year anniversary of its minimum wage overhaul, the case underscores the ongoing difficulties for businesses in complying with labor laws. The ordinance aims to protect workers while presenting challenges for employers to manage payroll adjustments.