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White Oak Overtime Settlement

LYNNETTE PALEVODA, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, v. WHITE OAK MANAGEMENT, INC., and WHITE OAK MANOR, INC.

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If you were an hourly, direct-care employee who reported working overtime in at least one work week at White Oak Manor, Inc., you may be a part of a Settlement.

Named Claimant Lynnette Palevoda (“Claimant”) is an hourly, direct-care worker employed by White Oak, and she alleges that White Oak failed to pay her and other hourly, direct-care workers for all overtime hours worked, including during auto-deducted meal periods, resulting in unpaid overtime premiums. White Oak denies Claimant’s allegations and asserts that it has properly compensated its hourly, direct-care employees for all hours worked. However, White Oak has settled this matter to resolve disputed claims without the burden and expense of additional litigation.

The parties have agreed to, and the Arbitrator has approved, a settlement of this dispute as a collective action on behalf of hourly, direct-care workers employed by White Oak and its related entities between August 31, 2021 through August 31, 2024. (“Relevant Period”). The Arbitrator has not decided who is right or wrong; this is a voluntary settlement.

What Are My Options?

Opt-In and Participate

— Deadline: August 4, 2025

If you wish to participate in this settlement and receive a check, you must sign and return an opt-in form (via text link, email link, or mail) no later than August 4, 2025. If you opt into the settlement, you will receive a check for the above-listed amount less payroll withholdings, and you will release your unpaid wage claims against White Oak (described below).

Do Nothing

If you choose not to timely return an opt-in form, you will not be considered a part of this settlement, will not receive any funds, and will not be subject to the judgment. This settlement will have no effect on you, and you will retain all your existing rights to pursue or not pursue your own unpaid wage claim.