From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses a recent settlement by a private golf club and caddies alleging that they were misclassified. Richard writes:
Golf Club to Pay Caddies to Settle IC Misclassification Class Action. A private golf club in New York has agreed to settle an IC misclassification lawsuit with over 100 caddies to resolve state wage and hour and FLSA overtime wage claims. The lawsuit was filed as a proposed class and collective action by four caddies that provided services at the defendant country club. The complaint alleged that the proposed class of caddies did not receive any compensation from the club, only bag fees ($60 per bag) and tips that golfers chose to pay the caddies directly. It also alleged that the caddies were subject to direction and control by caddy masters, who allegedly paired them with golfers; supervised, interviewed, hired, disciplined and fired them; and set their schedules. Additionally, the caddies claimed that they were required to wear uniforms, undergo training, and work exclusively for the club. They claimed they worked between 40 and 54 hours per week without receiving overtime compensation. We previously reported about other IC misclassification cases in New York and New Jersey in our blog post of February 6, 2023 and our post on June 16, 2025. Lewis v. Pelham Country Club, No. 7:23-cv-06500 (S.D.N.Y. June 10, 2026).
