Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the settlement. Detailed information about the settlement is contained in the Class Notice and Settlement Agreement.
If you do not find an answer to your question here, please contact us directly.
About The Settlement
Why did I receive this payment?
Your settlement payment is the result of a settlement in the Tyson v Shack Shack Enterprises LLC Settlement.
Plaintiff alleged that Shake Shack violated the Fair Workweek Law by failing to consistently: (1) provide employees with a good faith estimate of the hours, dates, times, and locations of employees’ expected regular work schedule; (2) provide predictable schedules with at least 14-days’ notice; (3) pay the required premiums when hourly workers work opening and closing shifts without at least 11 hours off in between; and (4) offer new shifts to current employees before hiring new employees. Shake Shack denies it violated the law.
The Court has approved the Settlement. The Court did not determine whether Shake Shack did anything wrong.
Who received a settlement payment from the settlement?
Eligible class members who timely returned valid claim forms were sent settlement payments.
Please cash your check by August 16, 2023 or it will be void.
If your address changed recently, send an email with your name, your old address and new address to info@ShakeShackNYCfwwSettlement.com or call the Settlement Administrator at 833-697-3145.
How do I get a settlement payment?
To receive a settlement payment, you must be a Settlement Class Member and have completed and submitted a timely and valid Claim Form.
It is too late to submit a Claim Form now.
How was my check amount calculated?
Your check was calculated from pay and schedule records provided by Shake Shack. For tax purposes, your check will be treated as a premium payment and statutory damages, If your check is $600 or more, you will receive an IRS form 1099 in January 2024.
I need my check reissued. What should I do?
To request a check reissue, write to the Settlement Administrator at:
Tyson v Shake Shack Enterprises, LLC
Analytics Consulting LLC
P.O. Box 2004
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2004
Or send an email to
Is it too late to receive a settlement payment if I did not timely submit a claim form?
Yes, it is too late. If you did not previously complete and return a claim form by the deadline set by the Court, you are not eligible to receive a settlement payment. No exceptions can be made.
What if I have more questions?
If you still have questions, you may call the Settlement Administrator toll-free at (833) 697-3145, or you may email them at info@ShakeShackNYCfwwSettlement.com.
More details are in a Settlement Agreement. You can get a copy of the Settlement Agreement here.
You can also write with questions to:
Tyson v Shake Shack Enterprises, LLC
c/o Analytics Consulting LLC
P.O. Box 2004
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2004