Novant Health Overtime Settlement, Did Their Timeclock Policy Shortchange You? File Your Claim by July 1, Corley v. Novant Health, Inc., No. 1:24-CV-772-WO-JEP

Novant Health Overtime Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$750,000 total
Employee Payout Pool	Up to $403,730 (distributed to eligible claimants)
Claim Deadline	July 10, 2026
Who Qualifies	Hourly Novant Health employees who worked between Sept. 19, 2021 – Feb. 11, 2023, were subject to a timeclock rounding policy, and worked at least one 40+ hour workweek during that period
Proof Required	No — your ILYM ID from the mailed postcard is sufficient
Settlement Status	Proposed — awaiting final court approval
Final Approval Hearing	July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina, No. 1:24-CV-772-WO-JEP
Specific Law Alleged	Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq., plus state wage and hour laws
Administrator	ILYM Group, Inc. — (855) 758-4049 — [email protected]
Official Claim Website	nhcollectivesettlement.com
Last Updated	May 30, 2026

Novant Health has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a collective action lawsuit — Corley v. Novant Health, Inc., No. 1:24-CV-772-WO-JEP — filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. The lawsuit alleges that a timeclock rounding policy caused certain hourly employees to lose overtime pay they were legally owed between September 19, 2021 and February 11, 2023. If you received a postcard in the mail from the ILYM Group about this case, you are likely eligible. Your deadline to file a claim is July 10, 2026.

Who Is Novant Health and Why Did an Overtime Lawsuit Land in Federal Court?

Novant Health is a large nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It operates dozens of hospitals, medical centers, and physician practices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. As a major regional employer, it has thousands of hourly workers — nurses, technicians, support staff, and others — who punch in and out on timeclocks every shift.

Those timeclocks are at the center of this case. When a rounding policy consistently shaves minutes off an employee’s recorded time — and those employees routinely work 40-plus hour weeks — the math adds up to missing overtime pay. That is exactly what plaintiff Elizabeth Corley alleged on behalf of herself and her coworkers.

How Novant Health’s Timeclock Rounding Policy Allegedly Cut Overtime Pay Between 2021 and 2023

The lawsuit centers on a timeclock rounding policy that Novant Health used until February 11, 2023. Under this policy, when employees clocked in and out, the system did not always record the exact minute — it rounded. Plaintiff Corley alleged that over time, this rounding worked against hourly employees, trimming enough time from their recorded hours that some workers who actually crossed the 40-hour overtime threshold were not paid at the overtime rate.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), any non-exempt employee who works more than 40 hours in a workweek must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for every hour over 40. A rounding policy that systematically understates hours worked can violate this rule — and that is what the complaint in this case alleges.

For a deeper look at how unpaid overtime class actions like this TQL case have played out for workers, the pattern is similar: a company-wide timekeeping practice affects many employees in the same way, which makes it ideal for a collective action. You can also learn more about how contingency fees work if you consult an employment lawyer about an unpaid wages situation.

Novant Health denies all wrongdoing and maintains that employees were fully and properly paid at all times. No court has ruled on the merits of the claims. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of a trial.

If you were an hourly Novant Health employee any time between September 19, 2021 and February 11, 2023, this settlement may directly affect you.

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Are You Part of the Novant Health Overtime Collective Action?

Here is exactly how to know if you qualify.

You are likely eligible if:

• You worked for Novant Health in an hourly, non-exempt position at any point between September 19, 2021 and February 11, 2023
• You were subject to Novant Health’s timeclock rounding policy during that period
• You worked at least one workweek of 40 hours or more during the relevant time period
• You received a postcard notice in the mail from ILYM Group — that postcard includes your ILYM ID, which you will need to file your claim

You do NOT qualify if:

• You were a salaried or exempt employee not subject to overtime rules
• You never worked a 40-plus hour workweek at Novant Health during the September 2021 – February 2023 window
• You worked for a Novant Health affiliated facility but were classified as an independent contractor

Novant Health Employees Outside North Carolina — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This is a federal FLSA collective action filed in federal court. Coverage is not limited to North Carolina residents. If you worked at any Novant Health facility — in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or Georgia — and meet the eligibility criteria, you can participate in this settlement regardless of which state you live in now.

If you are not sure whether your specific role or facility qualifies for the Novant Health overtime settlement, a free consultation with an employment discrimination attorney can help you check before the July 10, 2026 deadline.

What Novant Health Hourly Employees Could Receive from the $750,000 Settlement

The total settlement is $750,000. Here is how that money is broken down:

• Up to $403,730 goes to eligible employees who file valid claims
• Up to $265,000 goes to attorneys’ fees and litigation costs for collective counsel Anderson Alexander, PLLC and Higgins Benjamin, LLC
• Up to $5,000 goes to named plaintiff Elizabeth Corley as a service award
• Up to $76,270 covers settlement administration costs

Your individual payout comes from that $403,730 employee pool. The formula is proportional — the more workweeks you were employed in a non-exempt hourly position during the class period, the larger your share. Your actual estimated payment amount was included in the postcard notice you received, marked in the space that reads “$[__________]” — that blank was personalized for each claimant.

Because this is a pro-rata distribution, the final amount per person depends on how many people file claims. If more eligible employees file than anticipated, each person receives slightly less. The settlement notice is clear: “Please be patient” — payments will not go out until after the final approval hearing on July 24, 2026, and any appeals are resolved.

Any payment over $600 may be reported to the IRS. Consult a tax professional about how your specific payment may be treated.

How to File Your Novant Health Overtime Settlement Claim Before July 10, 2026

⚠️ The claim deadline is July 10, 2026 — approximately 41 days away. File now.

Step 1 — Go to the official settlement website: nhcollectivesettlement.com/claim-form

Step 2 — Find your ILYM ID on the postcard notice you received in the mail. You will need it to submit your claim.

Step 3 — Enter your name, contact information, and ILYM ID in the online claim form.

Step 4 — Submit the form electronically on or before July 10, 2026. You can also mail it to: ILYM Group, Inc., P.O. Box 2031, Tustin, CA 92781 — postmarked by July 10.

Step 5 — Save your confirmation. Keep a copy of everything you submitted in case the administrator needs to follow up.

Step 6 — Watch your email and mail. ILYM Group will contact you if they need additional information, and your check will come by mail once the court grants final approval.

Takes about 5 minutes to complete online.

One important note: If you previously opted in to the lawsuit as a named party, you do not need to file a separate claim form. You will automatically receive your payment after final approval.

If you miss the July 10 deadline, you will not receive any money from this settlement. You will also keep your right to sue Novant Health separately for the same wage claims — but do not count on that path without speaking to an attorney first.

Novant Health Overtime Lawsuit Timeline

Milestone	Date
Class period begins	September 19, 2021
Timeclock rounding policy ends	February 11, 2023
Class period ends	February 11, 2023
Lawsuit filed	2024 (Case No. 1:24-CV-772-WO-JEP)
Settlement notice issued (Court-authorized)	May 7, 2026
Claim filing deadline	July 10, 2026
Final approval hearing	July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Expected payment date	TBD — pending final court approval and resolution of any appeals

Novant Health Overtime Lawsuit — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 1:24-CV-772-WO-JEP

Do I need a lawyer to file a Novant Health overtime settlement claim?

 No. You can file directly at nhcollectivesettlement.com using the ILYM ID from your postcard. Anderson Alexander, PLLC and Higgins Benjamin, LLC represent all collective members at no cost to you. That said, if you believe you are owed significantly more than your estimated payout, speaking with an employment discrimination attorney about your individual options before July 10 makes sense.

Is the Novant Health $750,000 settlement legitimate?

 Yes. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina authorized this notice. The settlement website was established pursuant to the court’s Preliminary Approval Order. ILYM Group, Inc. is the court-appointed administrator. The case is documented in federal court under No. 1:24-CV-772-WO-JEP.

When will Novant Health settlement payments be sent? 

The final approval hearing is scheduled for July 24, 2026. Payments will be sent after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The settlement offers no specific payment date beyond that process.

What happens if I miss the Novant Health July 10 claim deadline? 

You will not receive any money from this settlement. You will also forfeit your ability to release these claims under the settlement, meaning you retain the legal right to sue separately — but only with individual legal action.

What if I no longer live at the address Novant Health had on file?

Update your address immediately with ILYM Group at [email protected] or by calling (855) 758-4049. It is your responsibility to keep your address current. If your check goes to the wrong address, you have 60 days to cash it once issued, and a 180-day window after that to request a replacement.

What specific laws does this case allege Novant Health violated? 

The case alleges violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq., plus applicable state wage and hour laws. The FLSA requires that non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a week receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate.

Will my Novant Health settlement check be reported to the IRS?

 Possibly. Settlement payments that include wages may be treated as taxable income. Payments over $600 are typically reported to the IRS. Consult a tax professional before filing your claim if you have questions about how your payment will be characterized.

How much could I receive from the Novant Health overtime settlement? 

Your share comes from the $403,730 employee pool, calculated based on how many workweeks you were employed in an hourly, non-exempt position between September 19, 2021 and February 11, 2023. Your personalized estimate was printed on the postcard you received. Payments go only to claimants who file by July 10, 2026.

Sources Used in This Novant Health Overtime Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Website — Corley v. Novant Health, Inc., nhcollectivesettlement.com: https://nhcollectivesettlement.com/
• Court-Authorized Notice of Proposed Settlement, May 7, 2026: https://nhcollectivesettlement.com/download/a19776cd-e826-4e04-b066-8a2f01815e67
• Official Claim Form: https://nhcollectivesettlement.com/claim-form

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official court-authorized settlement website (nhcollectivesettlement.com) and the Notice of Proposed Settlement dated May 7, 2026. Last Updated: May 30, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.