United Airlines settles lawsuit over skycaps’ tips

Published July 10, 2012 9:18pm ET



BOSTON (AP) — United Airlines has settled a lawsuit alleging that companies it contracted to provide skycaps at airports around the country paid them less than minimum wage while not allowing them to keep all of their tips.

A federal judge approved a final settlement of $250,000 on Tuesday. Under the settlement, 135 skycaps will receive an average of about $1,000 each, after attorneys’ fees.

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