Arauz v. Shaw Bakers
If you worked hourly or as a non-exempt employee for Shaw Bakers in California between February 21, 2020, and February 19, 2025, you're automatically included in this settlement and don't need to file a claim. Your payment is calculated from company payroll records based on how many weeks you worked.
Individualized payment based on number of workweeks worked during the Class Period and PAGA Pay Periods; specific amounts are calculated per class member records.
You get two separate payments if you qualify: one for the class period (Feb 2020–Feb 2025) and, if you worked there between February 21, 2023, and February 19, 2025, a second PAGA penalty payment. Both amounts are calculated from employer payroll records based on how many workweeks and pay periods you worked. Your personalized estimate is printed on the notice you received.
Official site: cptgroupcaseinfo.com
Who may qualify
Current and former hourly or non-exempt employees of Shaw Bakers LLC or Premium Brands (USA) Holdings Corp. who worked in California at any point between February 21, 2020, and February 19, 2025.
Official eligibility wording
All current and former hourly-paid or non-exempt employees of Shaw Bakers LLC and Premium Brands (USA) Holdings Corp. within California at any time from February 21, 2020 through February 19, 2025 are eligible.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- August 3, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
No claim form needed. You're automatically enrolled. If you think the workweek count on your notice is wrong, submit a written challenge to CPT Group by August 3, 2026. To opt out entirely from the class portion, send a written Request for Exclusion by August 3, 2026.
How to file this claim
- Check the notice mailed to you for your Individual Class Payment and PAGA Payment estimates, along with the number of workweeks and PAGA Pay Periods on file.
- Verify those workweek and PAGA Pay Period counts against your own records.
- If the counts are wrong, submit a written challenge to the settlement administrator by August 3, 2026.
- If you want to keep your right to sue Shaw Bakers personally for wage claims, submit a written Request for Exclusion by August 3, 2026 — but note you can't opt out of the PAGA portion.
- If you have no issues, do nothing. You'll be paid automatically after the court grants final approval.
Watch out for
- The opt-out deadline, objection deadline, and challenge deadline all fall on August 3, 2026 — missing any of these locks in your participation.
- If you opt out of the class portion, you lose your Individual Class Payment but still receive any Individual PAGA Payment you qualify for.
- You can't opt out of the PAGA portion of the settlement under any circumstances.
- Your payment amount is tied to how many workweeks and PAGA Pay Periods the defendant's records show — if those are undercounted, you need to challenge before the deadline.
- The Final Approval Hearing is October 21, 2026. Payments won't go out until after the court approves the settlement.
- No proof of employment is required to receive payment, but if you challenge your workweek count you'll need to back it up.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — CPT GROUP, INC. issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure CPT GROUP, INC. has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
August 3, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
All current and former hourly-paid or non-exempt employees of Shaw Bakers LLC and Premium Brands (USA) Holdings Corp. within California at any time from February 21, 2020 through February 19, 2025 are eligible.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
You Don't Have to Do Anything to Participate in the Settlement If you do nothing, you will be a Participating Class Member, eligible for an Individual Class Payment and Individual PAGA Payment (if any).
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Estimated payout
Individualized payment based on number of workweeks worked during the Class Period and PAGA Pay Periods; specific amounts are calculated per class member records.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
CPT GROUP, INC.
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Administrator: CPT GROUP, INC.
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Court
Superior Court of The State Of California for the County of San Mateo
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
cptgroupcaseinfo.com
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
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Do Nothing. You don't have to do anything to participate in the settlement and be eligible for an Individual Class Payment and/or Individual PAGA Payment.
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Court case number
24-CIV-01006 | 24CV065408 | 24CV067493
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Payment is automatic for class members who do nothing; exclusion requires affirmative opt-out.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Do Nothing. You don't have to do anything to participate in the settlement and be eligible for an Individual Class Payment and/or Individual PAGA Payment.
Common questions
Is the Arauz v. Shaw Bakers settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Arauz v. Shaw Bakers settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by CPT GROUP, INC. under case 24-CIV-01006 | 24CV065408 | 24CV067493 in Superior Court of The State Of California for the County of San Mateo. File only through the official settlement website (cptgroupcaseinfo.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All current and former hourly-paid or non-exempt employees of Shaw Bakers LLC and Premium Brands (USA) Holdings Corp. within California at any time from February 21, 2020 through February 19, 2025 are eligible.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is August 3, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Arauz v. Shaw Bakers pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Arauz v. Shaw Bakers claim form?
No claim form is needed — Payment is automatic for class members who do nothing; exclusion requires affirmative opt-out. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Do I have to do anything to get paid?
No. If you're in the class, your payment is automatic. Shaw Bakers' payroll records determine your amount, and a check will be mailed once the court grants final approval.
What if my workweek count on the notice is wrong?
You can challenge the calculation. Submit a written dispute to CPT Group by August 3, 2026. The more weeks you can document, the higher your payment.
Can I opt out so I can sue Shaw Bakers myself?
Yes, for the class portion. Send a written Request for Exclusion to CPT Group by August 3, 2026. You can't opt out of the PAGA portion — any PAGA payment you're owed will still be sent.
What were the actual violations alleged?
The lawsuit claims Shaw Bakers failed to pay overtime, skipped meal and rest break premiums, paid below minimum wage in some cases, didn't reimburse business expenses, and issued non-compliant wage statements. Shaw Bakers denies all of it.
When will I get my check?
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2026. Payments typically go out sometime after that, once the court formally approves the settlement.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Payment is automatic for class members who do nothing; exclusion requires affirmative opt-out.
Listed on the official settlement website (CPT GROUP).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
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