KQED Reaches Nearly $900,000 Settlement in Wage Theft Lawsuit
San Francisco-based news organization KQED will pay nearly $900,000 to settle a class action lawsuit. The suit, filed by hourly employees, accused KQED of wage theft, including failure to pay for all hours worked and overtime, and other labor violations.…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 4, 2026 —
San Francisco, CA – KQED, a prominent news organization based in San Francisco, has agreed to pay approximately $900,000 to settle a class action lawsuit brought forth by its hourly employees.
The lawsuit, which was filed by current and former hourly staff members, alleged that KQED engaged in wage theft and committed various labor violations. Specific accusations included the failure to compensate employees for all hours worked and to provide overtime pay as required by law.
The settlement aims to resolve these claims and provide compensation to a significant number of affected individuals. The agreement is expected to benefit more than 580 current and former hourly employees of KQED.
Details regarding the exact breakdown of the settlement for each employee, the specific dates covered by the lawsuit, and the resolution of the alleged labor violations beyond wage and overtime pay were not immediately available.
The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of labor practices within various industries, particularly concerning compensation for hourly workers. The outcome of this settlement indicates a resolution to the claims brought against KQED by its employees.
Story summarized from the original created by Steph Rodriguez on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.
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