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Ski Instructors Sue Vail Resorts Over Wage Underpayment

4/15/2026

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Ski and snowboard instructors filed a lawsuit against Vail Resorts, alleging wage underpayment under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Nearly 2,000 instructors joined, alleging unpaid off-the-clock work, including travel between lesson sites and mandatory training.
They say they bore unreimbursed expenses, such as ski equipment and cellphone use.
Vail Resorts denies the allegations and says it complies with wage laws.
A judge scheduled a discovery hearing on notifying eligible workers.

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Story summary

Ski and snowboard instructors filed a lawsuit against Vail Resorts, alleging wage underpayment under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Nearly 2,000 instructors joined, alleging unpaid off-the-clock work, including travel between lesson sites and mandatory training.
They say they bore unreimbursed expenses, such as ski equipment and cellphone use.
Vail Resorts denies the allegations and says it complies with wage laws.
A judge scheduled a discovery hearing on notifying eligible workers.