Management & Training Corp. Wage and Hour Settlement, Are You Eligible? Claim Deadline is May 11

Management & Training Corp. agreed to pay $1,400,000 to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of violating California wage-and-hour laws. The lawsuit covers hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for the company in California between October 11, 2022, and September 10, 2025. No claim form is required — eligible workers receive automatic payment. The deadline to challenge your workweek credit or opt out is May 11, 2026.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$1,400,000
Claim Deadline	May 11, 2026 (challenge/opt-out deadline)
Who Qualifies	Hourly, nonexempt MTC employees in California, Oct. 11, 2022 – Sept. 10, 2025
Payout Per Person	Varies by number of workweeks and pay periods worked
Proof Required	Not applicable — automatic payment, no claim form needed
Settlement Status	Preliminarily Approved
Administrator	CAC Services Group LLC — 866-602-2260 / [email protected]
Official Website	managementtrainingsettlement.com

Current Status and What Happens Next

• The court has preliminarily approved the settlement (Case No. ECU003320, Julia Torres et al. v. Management & Training Corp.). A final approval hearing is set for June 23, 2026.
• Eligible class members have until May 11, 2026 to challenge their workweek or pay-period calculations, or to formally opt out of the settlement.
• The settlement administrator will mail checks approximately 109 days after final court approval — estimated late fall 2026 if the June hearing proceeds on schedule.

What Is the Management & Training Corp. Lawsuit About?

Plaintiffs accused Management & Training Corp. (MTC) of systematically violating the California Labor Code across multiple fronts. The lawsuit alleged the company failed to pay all overtime and minimum wages owed, denied workers legally required meal and rest breaks, refused to reimburse necessary business expenses, and issued inaccurate wage statements.

The complaint specifically cited violations of California Labor Code Section 226, which requires employers to provide itemized wage statements showing hours worked, gross wages, deductions, and net pay. Workers alleged they were kept in the dark about their own compensation.

Plaintiffs also pursued penalties under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which allows employees to sue on behalf of the state for labor code violations. MTC denies all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation.

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Who Is Eligible to Receive a Payment from This Settlement?

You may qualify if you meet all of the following criteria:

• You may qualify if you worked for Management & Training Corp. in California at any point between October 11, 2022, and September 10, 2025.
• You may qualify if you were classified as an hourly, nonexempt employee during that period.
• You may qualify if you received a class notice from the settlement administrator — this is the primary way eligible workers are identified.
• You may qualify if you have not previously signed an individual arbitration agreement that waives your right to participate in class actions (check your original employment paperwork if uncertain).
• You do NOT need to submit a claim form. Payments go out automatically based on payroll records MTC provided to the administrator.

How Much Money Can You Receive from This Settlement?

Your payment comes from two separate pools, both calculated based on how long you worked at MTC during the qualifying period.

Class Payment: The administrator divides the net settlement fund by the total number of qualifying workweeks worked by all class members. Your share equals your personal workweeks multiplied by that per-workweek rate.

PAGA Payment: An additional $12,500 (25% of the $50,000 PAGA penalty fund) distributes to aggrieved employees based on the number of pay periods each person worked during the same class period. The remaining 75% ($37,500) goes to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, as required by law.

The settlement fund breakdown is as follows: up to $11,000 for settlement administration, up to $490,000 in attorneys’ fees, up to $33,000 in attorneys’ expenses, up to $9,500 each in service awards to class representatives, and the PAGA split described above — with the remainder going to class members.

Bottom line: Workers with more weeks on the job during the class period receive larger checks. Because the final class size is not yet publicly confirmed, exact per-person amounts are not yet available.

How to Receive Your Payment (No Claim Form Needed)

Unlike most class action settlements, MTC class members do not need to file a claim. Here’s what the process looks like:

Step 1 — Watch your mail. The settlement administrator mailed notice letters to all potential class members identified through MTC payroll records. Your notice should have already arrived.

Step 2 — Review your workweek credit. Your notice lists the number of workweeks and pay periods the administrator has on file for you. Read this carefully — it determines your payout amount.

Step 3 — Submit a challenge if your records are wrong. If the number of workweeks or pay periods in your notice is incorrect, mail a written challenge with supporting documentation (pay stubs, schedules, etc.) to CAC Services Group by May 11, 2026:

CAC Services Group LLC 6420 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 101 Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Step 4 — Opt out by May 11, 2026, if you prefer to sue separately. Opting out removes you from the settlement and preserves your right to file an individual lawsuit.

Step 5 — Wait for final court approval. The judge holds the final approval hearing on June 23, 2026.

Step 6 — Receive your check. The administrator mails payments approximately 109 days after the court grants final approval.

Estimated time to complete (for challenge filers): 10–15 minutes.

Important Deadlines and Dates

Milestone	Date
Class Period Start	October 11, 2022
Class Period End	September 10, 2025
Preliminary Approval	TBD (case in progress)
Claims Period Opens	Automatic — no filing required
Deadline to Challenge Workweek Calculation	May 11, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	May 11, 2026
Objection Deadline	TBD
Final Approval Hearing	June 23, 2026
Expected Payment Date	~109 days after June 23, 2026 (est. October 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to receive my payment from this settlement? 

No. Because there is no claim form to file, you do not need an attorney to participate. Your payment processes automatically if you are an eligible class member. If you believe your rights were more seriously harmed and want to pursue a larger individual claim, consult an employment attorney before the May 11, 2026 opt-out deadline.

Is the Management & Training Corp. settlement legitimate? 

Yes. The settlement is a real, court-supervised case (Julia Torres et al. v. Management & Training Corp., Case No. ECU003320). CAC Services Group LLC, a professional settlement administrator, manages the distribution. Verify details only at managementtrainingsettlement.com or by calling 866-602-2260.

When will I receive my payment from the MTC settlement? 

Expect your check approximately 109 days after the court grants final approval. If the June 23, 2026 final approval hearing proceeds on schedule, payments should arrive around October 2026.

What if I missed the May 11, 2026 deadline?

 The May 11, 2026 date is not a claim deadline — it’s the deadline to challenge your workweek count or opt out. If you miss it, you still receive a payment based on the administrator’s payroll records. However, you lose the right to dispute your credit amount or to pursue a separate individual lawsuit.

Will my settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Potentially yes. Settlement payments for unpaid wages are generally treated as taxable wage income by the IRS and California FTB. PAGA penalty payments may be treated differently. You should consult a tax professional about how your specific payment is classified and whether you need to report it on your return.

What is PAGA and why does it matter for my payment? 

PAGA stands for the Private Attorneys General Act, a California law that lets employees file lawsuits on behalf of the state for labor code violations. In this settlement, $50,000 of the fund covers PAGA penalties. You receive 25% of that pool (proportional to your pay periods), and the California state agency receives the other 75% — which is why your PAGA payment is separate from your main class payment.

I no longer work at MTC. Can I still get paid? 

Yes. The settlement covers both current and former hourly, nonexempt MTC employees who worked in California during the qualifying period. Your check goes to the address on file with the administrator. If you have moved, contact CAC Services Group at 866-602-2260 to update your mailing address before payments are issued.

What if I never received a notice letter? 

Contact CAC Services Group LLC directly at [email protected] or 866-602-2260. If payroll records confirm you worked for MTC in California during the class period as an hourly, nonexempt employee, you should be included in the class.

Sources and References

1. Official Settlement Website: managementtrainingsettlement.com
2. Class Notice (PDF): Torres v. Management & Training — Final Notice
3. Settlement Agreement (PDF): Oliver-Banks Class & PAGA Settlement Agreement

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.