Alfaro v. Homeboy Industries Class Action Settlement
If you worked for Homeboy Industries in California as an hourly, non-exempt employee between June 6 2019 and March 17 2025, you may automatically receive money from a $694,965 wage-and-hour settlement. Payments will compensate class members for alleged unpaid wages, missed breaks, and other Labor Code violations. Visit the Official Settlement Website
Who Is Eligible?
- Class Members: Hourly, non-exempt employees who worked for Homeboy Industries anytime from 6/6/2019 – 3/17/2025.
- Aggrieved Employees (PAGA): Hourly employees who worked during the shorter 6/6/2022 – 3/17/2025 period.
- No claim form is required—eligible workers are included automatically unless they opt out of the class portion.
Settlement Benefits at a Glance
- Gross Settlement Fund: $694,965.00
- Individual Class Payments: Based on the number of weeks you worked during the class period.
- PAGA Payments: A separate pool of $6,250 (25% of the $25,000 PAGA allocation) shared among all aggrieved employees.
- No-cost participation: Employer pays administration fees; taxes withheld only on wage portions (20%).
Key Deadlines
- Notice mailed: October 31 2025
- Opt-Out deadline: December 30 2025
- Objection deadline: December 30 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: January 30 2026 at 9:30 a.m. (Los Angeles Superior Court, Dept. 17)
Your Options
- Do nothing: Stay in the class, receive your payment, and release the covered wage claims.
- Opt out: Exclude yourself from the class payments by 12/30/2025 (you still receive any PAGA payment).
- Object: If you remain in the class, you may object to the terms or requested attorney fees by 12/30/2025.
- Attend the hearing: Speak to the judge on 1/30/2026 in person, by phone, or virtually.
Alleged Violations
The lawsuit, filed by former employee Andrea Almanza Alfaro, claimed Homeboy Industries:
- Failed to pay minimum and overtime wages
- Did not provide compliant meal and rest breaks
- Failed to reimburse business expenses
- Issued inaccurate wage statements and untimely final pay
- Violated California’s Unfair Competition Law (Bus. Prof. Code §17200)
Homeboy Industries denies all wrongdoing and liability. The settlement is a compromise reached after mediation.
Important Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I receive from the Alfaro v. Homeboy Industries settlement?
Your payment equals your workweeks divided by the total class workweeks, multiplied by the net settlement fund. PAGA shares are calculated separately by pay periods.
Do I need to submit a claim form?
No. Payments are automatic. Submit a claim form only if instructed by the administrator to correct workweek information.
Can I exclude myself from the PAGA portion?
No. California law does not allow opting out of PAGA penalties. Even if you opt out of the class, you will receive any PAGA payment and release PAGA claims.
What happens if I miss the opt-out deadline?
You will remain a participating class member, receive your settlement check, and waive the released wage-and-hour claims.
Where can I get more information?
Visit the official site: HomeboySettlement.com or contact the settlement administrator at (888) 369-3780 or info@HomeboySettlement.com.