Eligible New York Denny’s employees who worked qualifying long workdays between January 1, 2019 and April 30, 2026 may claim unpaid wages from the Reveille / Top Line settlement. Claims close October 31, 2026; a Claimant ID is required online.
Current Status
Claims are open for the $440,000 settlement between the New York Attorney General and Denny’s franchise operators Reveille Management LLC and Top Line Restaurants, Inc. Eligible workers must submit a valid claim by October 31, 2026; payment is not automatic. The agreement took effect July 29, 2026, and Atticus says payments are issued on a rolling basis within 15–30 days of receiving a valid claim.
What Changed Recently?
The August 31, 2026 payment notice gives eligible workers instructions for claiming their share. The settlement resolves a New York Attorney General investigation into unpaid spread-of-hours wages at the operators’ New York restaurants. It is a government enforcement settlement, rather than a private class action awaiting a fairness hearing.
The Attorney General announced the agreement on July 30. OAG found that at least 1,900 workers had missed required payments for more than 20,000 qualifying workdays. The companies admitted the findings in paragraphs 1–12 of the signed agreement.
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Who Qualifies?
The settlement covers eligible current and former workers at the 23 Denny’s franchise restaurants operated by Top Line and/or Reveille in New York. To qualify, a worker must have had a workday between January 1, 2019 and April 30, 2026 that lasted more than 10 hours from beginning to end, including breaks and time between split shifts, without receiving the required additional hour of minimum-wage pay.
OAG determines eligibility using the companies’ records. Employment at another Denny’s franchise, or simply having worked at Denny’s during those years, does not establish eligibility. This is compensation for affected employees, not a refund for restaurant customers.
How Much Can You Get?
The $440,000 fund repays eligible workers for unpaid spread-of-hours wages. There is no single advertised payment for every worker. OAG reviewed payroll and time records to identify qualifying workdays, amounts already paid and amounts still owed, and has final authority over each award.
The companies must separately cover up to $40,000 in administration costs, according to OAG’s announcement. Certain New York child-support obligations or judgments may reduce a payment. If an offset applies, review the separate agency notice and contact the issuing agency about its response deadline.
What Proof or Notice ID Is Required?
Proof is required: the online login asks for the Claimant ID from the settlement notice and the worker’s last name. It also requires agreement to Atticus’s privacy policy and a CAPTCHA. The notice may arrive by mail, email or text.
Workers who did not receive a notice should use the administrator’s contact page to check their information and eligibility. Where Atticus cannot confirm eligibility, its FAQ allows workers to submit documentation showing covered employment and unpaid qualifying workdays for review with OAG.
What Is the Deadline?
Submit the claim form by October 31, 2026, online or using the paper form and instructions supplied by Atticus. The notice does not specify a time of day, time zone or separate postmark rule. Being identified as eligible does not replace the requirement to submit a valid claim.
How Do You Take Action?
- Open the official Reveille claim-form login.
- Enter your Claimant ID and last name, then complete the required privacy-policy and CAPTCHA steps.
- Complete the claim form, choose a payment method and submit it by October 31, 2026.
The listed payment choices are ACH transfer, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, virtual Mastercard or a physical check. Use the official website to keep your mailing information current or request help with the paper claim process.
What Happens Next?
Atticus’s FAQ says valid claims are paid continuously, with payment within 15–30 days of receipt. That period runs from receipt of a valid claim, not from the day a worker first receives a notice or opens the login page.
The agreement also requires revised wage policies, an updated employee handbook, clearer earnings statements, employee training and procedures for reviewing complaints. It includes commitments against retaliation for cooperation with OAG or exercising workplace rights. For related coverage, see the wage and hour settlements hub.
Sources and Verification
- Official Reveille / Top Line settlement website
- Administrator’s frequently asked questions
- Official Claimant ID login
- New York Attorney General settlement overview
- OAG’s July 30, 2026 announcement
- Signed agreement — Assurance No. 26-041
Questions
Can I claim if I did not receive a notice?
Contact Atticus through the official settlement website to check your eligibility and contact information. If eligibility cannot be confirmed, the administrator says workers may submit documentation showing covered employment and earned but unpaid spread-of-hours pay for review with OAG. The online form requires a Claimant ID and last name.
Can eligible undocumented workers receive a payment?
Yes. The official settlement FAQ says eligible workers may claim regardless of immigration status.
Can a representative claim for a deceased or incapacitated worker?
Contact Atticus through the official website by October 31, 2026. The administrator requires documents establishing authority to act and may extend the time to provide the necessary forms.
Do workers have to pay someone to file?
No. The official notice says workers do not have to hire or pay anyone to file a claim, qualify for settlement funds, or receive a payment.
Official Settlement Notice
Open or download the settlement notice (PDF).
