Hearing Scheduled After Settlement Notice Filed In Franchisor Classification Case

(September 26, 2023, 1:35 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A hearing was scheduled for Sept. 27 in a cleaning service franchisee classification class dispute after the franchisor filed a notice that the parties reached a settlement agreement that will provide up to $30 million; the federal judge in California stated in the order that the status of the settlement and whether to vacate the October trial date will be considered at the hearing....