Join the Collective: Ski and Snowboard Instructors Take Legal Action Against Vail Resorts
Nearly 2,000 ski and snowboard instructors have come together to file a collective action lawsuit against Vail Resorts, claiming violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The lawsuit, Quint et al. v. Vail Resorts, Inc., alleges that the company did not properly compensate instructors for various job-related tasks, including off-the-clock work such as traveling between job sites, putting on and removing equipment, and attending training sessions. Instructors also claim they were not reimbursed for expenses like ski equipment and work-related cell phone use.
Vail Resorts has refuted all allegations, asserting that it has adhered to wage laws and paid its employees correctly. The lawsuit seeks to recoup expenses for employees who were not compensated for necessary job-related costs. Ski or snowboard instructors who worked at any Vail Resorts-owned ski area since the 2017-18 season are eligible to join the lawsuit by submitting a consent form by the specified deadline.
To participate in the collective action lawsuit, eligible instructors must actively opt in by submitting a consent form, which can be found on the official litigation website at vailresortsinstructorwagelitigation.com under the "Join Collective" option. If you were a ski or snowboard instructor at a Vail Resorts-owned ski area and believe you are entitled to compensation for unpaid work or expenses, make sure to join the collective action before the deadline.