Washington Wage-and-Hour Class Action Filed Against Marriott International

A new class action lawsuit highlights common wage-and-hour issues in the hospitality industry across Washington State. The lawsuit alleges the company failed to properly pay non-exempt, hourly employees at its Westin Seattle location.

According to the complaint, chronic understaffing and demanding event schedules pressured employees to work through legally required meal and rest breaks without the premium pay owed. Employees were also allegedly required to work off the clock before and after shifts, respond to work texts and calls during breaks and on personal cell phones without reimbursement, and were denied proper accrual of paid sick leave — practices the complaint characterizes as intentional rather than clerical error.

The case seeks class action status on behalf of Marriott’s hourly Washington employees from January 11, 2021 through final resolution, with a Seattle subclass.

ARNOLD V. MARRIOT INTERNATIONAL – Complaint