"Resolving this matter allows the District to avoid prolonged litigation and manage risk responsibly, consistent with standard practices across public higher education. Although the district board agreed to the settlement last month, the deal still needs approval from Judge Stuart Rice, who's overseeing the case."
"He ruled last year that adjuncts should receive pay for their work outside class and that there was a 'myriad of problems' with the district's argument to the contrary. But he stayed the decision pending further proceedings, so it didn't take immediate effect."
"Eileen B. Goldsmith, the plaintiffs' lawyer, wrote in a court filing that the proposed settlement would result in 1,456 adjuncts receiving more than $11,000 each."
Long Beach Community College District settled an $18 million class action lawsuit filed by adjunct professors who were not compensated for work performed outside the classroom, such as grading, lesson preparation, and student consultations. The district's spokesperson stated the settlement allows the institution to avoid prolonged litigation and manage risk responsibly, consistent with practices across public higher education. Judge Stuart Rice previously ruled that adjuncts should receive compensation for their outside-class work and identified significant problems with the district's counterarguments. The settlement requires judicial approval at a July hearing, which appears likely given the judge's prior ruling. Approximately 1,456 adjunct professors will each receive over $11,000 through this settlement.
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