Santa Barbara News Press

This case is an action on behalf of current and former Staff Writers of the Santa Barbara News Press ("News Press") who were not properly compensated for overtime and were denied meal and rest breaks. The lawsuit further alleges that the News Press implemented unlawful vacation time and compensatory time off policies.

The Court granted final approval of the settlement on August 27, 2008. Settlement payments will be disbursed on November 26, 2008. If you have any questions regarding your claim or have a change of address, please contact the Claim Administrator:

Rust Consulting
P.O. Box 1494
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1494
886-403-0681

Please complete our Contact Form if you would like us to contact you regarding your potential claims for overtime and/or meal or rest break violations against this employer.