Mount Airy Casino Resolves $2.3 Million Settlement with Table Game Dealers

Mount Airy Casino Reaches Settlement Over Employee Claims

The Mount Airy Casino Resort located in Monroe County has concluded a legal dispute by agreeing to a settlement amounting to $2.3 million with its table game dealers. This settlement puts an end to a class-action lawsuit filed by employees alleging unfair labor practices.

Background of the Legal Action

The lawsuit originated from claims by staff members who felt they were denied proper wages, including tips and overtime pay, as well as other employment benefits. The complaint was formally submitted in February 2025 to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by former casino employees Jennifer Mak and William Neidig on behalf of approximately 700 workers.

The plaintiffs asserted that the casino failed to compensate over $5 million in tips and overtime pay during the relevant period. They highlighted several problematic workplace practices such as tip pooling that included supervisors, rounding of work hours, and inaccurate recording of overtime, all of which had a financial impact on the employees.

These practices were alleged to violate the federal Fair Labor Standards Act in addition to Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act and Wage Payment and Collection Law.

Details of the Settlement Agreement

Although the settlement amount of $2.3 million is less than the $5 million originally sought, District Judge Joseph Saporito described this figure as fair, reasonable, and sufficient considering the complexity of these types of cases.

Under the terms of the settlement, individual employees are expected to receive up to $2,100. The primary plaintiffs, Mak and Neidig, will each receive $10,000 for their essential roles in achieving this resolution, while a small group of employees will receive minimum payments of $100.

Wider Context of Casino Labor Disputes

Litigation between casino employees and employers over wages and working conditions is fairly common. Workers often advocate for improvements regarding their hours, compensation, and workplace environment, including bans on indoor smoking.

A similar high-profile case involved Wynn Las Vegas, where the casino faced allegations of requiring staff to share tips with supervisors. This lawsuit also ended in a settlement, with Wynn agreeing in 2021 to pay $5.6 million to over 1,000 current and former employees.