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The furniture company, Ikea, recently revealed in its SEC filing that they would pay out at least $87 million to settle cases against them for failing to pay their employees for rest breaks. This settlement comes after a long legal battle that began in 2016 when employees filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleged that Ikea violated California labor laws by not providing paid rest breaks and meal periods to their workers.

Ikea has agreed to settle the case by paying $46 million to current and former employees who worked at the company’s California locations between August 2006 and January 2017. Additionally, Ikea will also pay $9.7 million in penalties to the state of California. The company will also commit to a minimum of $21 million to comply with California labor laws in the future.

The lawsuit alleged that Ikea’s policies and practices did not allow employees to take uninterrupted rest breaks as required by California law. As a result, employees were often forced to work through their breaks or were not given proper compensation for the time they worked. This practice violated California’s strict labor laws that mandate paid rest breaks and meal periods for employees.

Ikea has acknowledged the settlement in their recent SEC filing but has not admitted to any wrongdoing. The company stands by its commitment to providing a fair and safe working environment for all its employees. Ikea has stated that they have updated their policies and practices to ensure compliance with California labor laws moving forward.

In response to the settlement, a spokesperson for Ikea stated, “We are pleased to have reached a settlement in this matter and believe that it is in the best interest of all parties involved. We remain committed to our employees and are dedicated to creating a positive work environment that complies with all applicable laws and regulations.”

This settlement serves as a reminder to companies of the importance of following labor laws and providing a fair and safe working environment for employees. Ikea’s case is just one example of the consequences that can arise from violating labor laws, and it underscores the importance of taking proactive steps to ensure compliance with regulations.

Overall, Ikea’s settlement highlights the significance of upholding labor laws and providing fair treatment to employees. By resolving this case, Ikea is taking a step towards rectifying its past mistakes and moving towards a more compliant future in terms of providing proper rest breaks and meal periods for its workers.