What is this Lawsuit about?
Named Plaintiffs in the action—three Vail Resorts hourly employees (two ski instructors; one lift ticket scanner)—allege that Vail Resorts violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”) by improperly failing to pay Snow Sports Instructors for “off-the-clock” work including, but not limited to: (i) work performed while traveling between employee parking lots, locker rooms, and worksites; (ii) time spent putting on and taking off (“donning and doffing”) uniforms and equipment; and (iii) training time. The Plaintiffs also allege that they and other similarly situated Vail Resorts Snow Sports Instructors were not reimbursed for snow sport equipment and costs for work-related cell phone use during the period from December 2, 2017, through the 2025-2026 season. Plaintiffs allege that, as a result, Vail Resorts failed to pay Snow Sports Instructors their regular or overtime rates of pay per hour.
Vail Resorts denies that it did anything wrong or violated any laws in this case and denies all the Named Plaintiffs’ allegations. Vail Resorts believes it has paid and continues to pay all Snow Sports Instructors in full compliance with the law.
Who is included?
Potential Collective Members include all current or former Vail Resorts, Inc. (“Vail Resorts”) Snow Sports Instructors employed at a Vail Resorts location within the United States at any time after December 2, 2017. However, unless you file a completed Consent Form, you will not be included in the Collective Action.
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Lawsuit
These deadlines may be moved, canceled, or otherwise modified, so please check this site regularly for updates.
| Options & Due Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
Do Nothing | Explanation: Do not join the lawsuit If you do not wish to be part of the lawsuit, you do not need to do anything. If you do not join the lawsuit, you will not be bound by the result. If you do nothing and money or benefits are awarded for the FLSA claims, you will not be entitled to any portion of the FLSA award. If you do nothing, you also retain the ability to sue Vail Resorts separately over the same or related claims made in this action, to the extent permitted by law. |
Ask to be included in the FLSA Collective by April 15, 2026 | Explanation: Join the lawsuit By signing and returning the Consent Form or completing it via Join Collective, you join the FLSA collective action as a party to this lawsuit. You will also be bound by the result, whether favorable or unfavorable, to the Plaintiffs. |
