Employees who worked overtime for National Lutheran Inc. between October 11, 2021, and December 6, 2024, may be eligible to receive a payment from a class action settlement.
Overview
Current and former nonexempt employees of National Lutheran Inc. or its affiliates in Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania who worked overtime during the covered period may qualify for a cash payment ranging from approximately $1.53 to $6,283.65. The company agreed to pay $289,530.29 to resolve allegations that it miscalculated overtime wages by failing to include shift differentials, nondiscretionary bonuses, and other incentive pay.
Who Is Included in the Settlement?
Class members are nonexempt employees who:
- Worked in Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania
- Worked for National Lutheran Inc. or its affiliates between October 11, 2021, and December 6, 2024
- Worked overtime during that period
- Have at least $1 in calculated unpaid overtime wage damages
The class is divided by location:
Eligibility and payment amounts will be determined by the settlement administrator using payroll and timekeeping records.
Payment Amounts
The total available to class members is $170,000.04, distributed on a pro rata basis according to each individual’s share of total alleged damages.
- Payments are split evenly between overtime backpay (reported on a W-2) and liquidated damages (reported on a 1099).
- The smallest payment is $1.53; the largest is $6,283.65.
How to Submit a Claim
Class members must sign and return the consent and release of FLSA claims form. This can be completed:
- Online via the digital claim form
- By mail using the prepaid return envelope included in the notice
- By downloading and mailing the PDF claim form
Mailing Address:
ILYM Group Inc.
P.O. Box 2031
Tustin, CA 92781
Required Information
To file a claim online, individuals must provide the ILYM ID from the bottom right corner of their mailed notice along with their last name.
Payout Method
Settlement payments will be issued by check and mailed to the address on file.
Settlement Fund Breakdown ($289,530.29 Total)
- Administration costs: $14,530.25
- Attorneys’ fees and costs: $104,000
- Service award to the lead plaintiff: $1,000
- Payments to class members: $170,000.04
National Lutheran Inc. will also cover employer-side payroll taxes separately.
Important Dates
- Claim deadline: February 5, 2026
- Opt-out deadline: February 5, 2026
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Settlement checks will be mailed to eligible class members within seven days of final court approval.
Why This Settlement Occurred
The lawsuit alleged that National Lutheran Inc. failed to properly calculate overtime pay by excluding certain forms of incentive compensation. Although the company denies the allegations, it agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.
Sources
Class notice
Claim form
Settlement agreement
Status: Open for Claims
Award Range: $1.53–$6,283.65
Deadline: February 5, 2026
