As a long-time fan and follower of MrBeast, I must admit that this recent lawsuit against him by his former producer, Brittany Carter, has left me quite perplexed. While it’s thrilling to watch MrBeast’s extravagant videos, the allegations about unpaid overtime and misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor are concerning.
A previous worker who produced content for MrBeast filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that he failed to compensate her for extra hours worked during her tenure with the YouTube personality.
Despite MrBeast’s ongoing efforts to produce captivating YouTube content, such as crashing an Lamborghini into duct tape or awarding $100k to the winner of a 50-yard dash, several lawsuits are imminent, seeking a just portion of his earnings.
On November 18, Brittany Carter, a former MrBeast producer filed a lawsuit against the YouTuber.
As stated in the court papers, it is sought to retrieve back wages, additional pay for overtime worked, compensatory and liquidated damages, as well as attorney’s fees from the Defendant, due to alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act.
NEWS FLASH: On Tuesday, a disgruntled ex-employee lodged a complaint against YouTube star MrBeast, claiming he is owed back pay and that certain labor laws were breached under the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, a representative for MrBeast chose not to respond to requests for comment on this matter.
— Steven Asarch (@IAmAsarch) November 19, 2024
Carter relocated to Greenville, North Carolina to work an intensive 75-hour week for MrBeast. However, as per the Fair Labor Standards Act, she should have been paid overtime for any additional hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour week. Unfortunately, it’s reported that MrBeast did not provide her with this extra compensation.
She received a monthly salary of $10,000 and obtained an apartment in North Carolina from MrBeast. However, she was required to be responsive to phone calls and messages at any hour, every day of the week.
Incidentally, it pays approximately $30 per hour – a decent wage, although it pales in comparison to the lack of work-life balance this role offers entirely.
As a gamer putting this into my perspective, I’d say: I was brought on board under the guise of an independent contractor, yet I received a monthly salary of $10,000, was provided with employee housing, and consistently clocked in 70 to 75 hours weekly.
— Steven Asarch (@IAmAsarch) November 19, 2024
According to Carter, although she was officially employed as a full-time producer, MrBeast categorized her as an independent contractor in the agreement to prevent her from receiving overtime pay.
Accompanied by her attorney, Carter is heading to court to seek the funds that rightfully belong to her, which are owed by MrBeast.
What’s your opinion on all this? Do you think the lawsuit against Mr Beast could be successful?
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2024-11-22 16:09