The Missouri Department of Corrections, based in Irvine, CA, is currently involved in a class action lawsuit (Hootselle, et al. v. Missouri Department of Corrections) regarding unpaid straight-time and overtime compensation for Corrections Officers I and II. The first payment distribution was made in November 2022, with the second payment expected to be mailed in April 2023. The settlement also includes a wage increase for current and future Correction Officer I and II employees.
Under the settlement agreement, the payments to class members are allocated as 50% back-payment of lost wages (taxed via W-2 form) and 50% payment of damages and interest (taxed via 1099 form). The settlement administrator will issue W-2 and 1099 forms accordingly. Class members have the option to receive a distribution or submit a claim form challenging the initial cash payment. Additionally, starting from July 1, 2022, the Missouri Department of Corrections will compensate current and future Correction Officer I and II employees with an additional 15 minutes per shift for pre- and post-shift activities.
Generated from the website