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Explain this story: Coca-Cola workers to get $672 checks in $2M settlement: What to know
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A Coca-Cola bottling company was accused of stopping some workers from taking other jobs. Now it will pay those workers money to settle the complaint.
Legal or investigation · Settlement over noncompete lawsuit, workers to receive paymentsThe IndependentSector and industry: Consumer StaplesBeverages — Non-AlcoholicTell me moreShow less
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A Coca-Cola bottling company was accused of stopping some workers from taking other jobs. Now it will pay those workers money to settle the complaint.
What happenedFrom the article
- Over 2,000 current and former Swire Coca-Cola USA workers in Washington are eligible for an estimated $672 each.
- The money comes from a $2 million class-action settlement.
- The lawsuit alleged Swire Coca-Cola unlawfully restricted lower-paid employees from taking other jobs through noncompete agreements.
- Swire denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle, with payments expected around 60 days after final court on November 13.
Why investors careOur explanation
A class-action settlement is money a company agrees to pay to end a lawsuit without admitting fault. Settlements like this are a direct cost, and they can also point to legal or