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Waffle House Faces Lawsuit Over Smoking Surcharge | Texas News
Waffle House is facing a major class action lawsuit over its tobacco surcharge policy, where former server Corkeitha Hicks claims the chain charged smokers like her $92 monthly extra on health insurance — a violation of federal ERISA law that requires employers to offer accessible smoking cessation programs to eliminate the surcharge. The suit alleges Waffle House has systematically ignored these legal obligations for years, turning the program into a “revenue-generating scheme” that’s cost employees over $5 million. Plaintiffs are demanding refunds, court-ordered compliance with ERISA, and…
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