If you worked as a nonexempt employee for Oxford Hotels and Resorts LLC d/b/a The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood in California, you may be eligible to receive money from a $675,000 class action settlement.
The settlement resolves claims that Oxford allegedly violated California wage and hour laws, including claims involving unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, unreimbursed business expenses, inaccurate wage statements, and related penalties.
The settlement has received preliminary court approval, but the court has not yet issued final approval.
Why does this lawsuit exist?
The lawsuit was filed by former Oxford employee Luis Borquez. It claims Oxford failed to comply with California labor laws affecting nonexempt employees.
The allegations include:
Unpaid minimum wages and overtime wages
Missed meal and rest period premiums
Unreimbursed business expenses
Inaccurate wage statements
Restitution claims under California Business and Professions Code section 17200
Civil penalties under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)
Oxford denies any wrongdoing and maintains that it complied with applicable laws. The parties agreed to settle the case to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who qualifies for the settlement?
You may be included if you:
Worked as a nonexempt employee for Oxford Hotels and Resorts LLC in California between November 10, 2018, and July 20, 2025, or
Worked as a nonexempt employee during the PAGA period of November 10, 2021, through July 20, 2025
You must have worked at least one day as a nonexempt employee during the applicable period.
Eligible workers include:
| Group | Who is included? |
|---|---|
| Class Members | Current and former nonexempt employees who worked for Oxford in California during Nov. 10, 2018–July 20, 2025 |
| Aggrieved Employees | Nonexempt employees who worked for Oxford in California during Nov. 10, 2021–July 20, 2025 and are eligible for PAGA payments |
The settlement administrator identified eligible workers using Oxford’s employment records.
How much money can you receive?
Oxford agreed to pay $675,000 into the settlement fund.
After deductions for approved expenses, attorney fees, administration costs, service awards, and PAGA penalties, the remaining funds will be distributed to eligible workers.
Your payment amount depends on:
The number of workweeks you worked during the class period
The number of pay periods you worked during the PAGA period
The settlement administrator calculates payments as follows:
| Payment type | How is it calculated |
| Individual Class Payment | The remaining class settlement funds are divided by the total number of workweeks worked by participating class members. Your payment is based on your share of those workweeks. |
| Individual PAGA Payment | $7,500 of the PAGA penalties is divided among eligible aggrieved employees based on the number of pay periods worked during the PAGA period. |
Your estimated workweeks and pay periods are listed on your settlement notice. If you believe the information is incorrect, you can submit a challenge with supporting documents.
What are your options?
Your rights depend on what you choose to do.
| Option | What happens? | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Do Nothing | You do not need to file a claim. You may receive an Individual Class Payment and an Individual PAGA Payment (if eligible). In exchange, you will give up certain covered claims against Oxford. | No action required |
| Opt Out of the Settlement | You can exclude yourself from the class settlement by submitting a written request for exclusion. You will not receive an Individual Class Payment, but you may preserve your right to pursue certain claims yourself. You cannot opt out of the PAGA portion. | July 31, 2026 |
| Challenge Your Workweeks or Pay Periods | If you disagree with the number of workweeks or pay periods listed on your notice, you can submit a challenge with supporting documents. | July 31, 2026 |
| Object to the Settlement | If you are a participating class member, you can submit a written objection to the settlement. | July 31, 2026 |
Do you need to file a claim?
No.
Class members do not need to submit a claim form to receive a payment.
If the settlement receives final approval, payments will be mailed automatically to the address on file.
If you moved, you should update your address with the settlement administrator to make sure you receive your payment.
Important dates:
July 31, 2026 — Deadline to opt out, object, or challenge credited workweeks/pay periods
September 2, 2026 — Final approval hearing
If the court grants final approval, Oxford will fund the settlement within 28 days after the judgment becomes final. The settlement administrator will mail payments within 14 days after receiving the settlement funds.
Settlement fund breakdown
The $675,000 settlement fund includes:
| Category | Amount |
| Settlement administration costs | Up to $17,500 |
| Attorneys’ fees | Up to $225,000 |
| Attorneys’ expenses | Up to $32,000 |
| Class representative service award | Up to $7,500 |
| PAGA penalties | $30,000 |
| Payments to eligible workers | Remaining balance |
How to get your payment?
Eligible workers do not need to file a claim.
Payments will be mailed by check to the address on file.
If you need to update your address or challenge your credited workweeks/pay periods, contact the settlement administrator:
Luis Borquez v. Oxford Hotels and Resorts LLC d/b/a The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799
