Congressman Maxwell Frost Seeks Answers Over Alleged Wage Violations Affecting Workers at EPCOT Restaurants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), sent a letter to the executive leadership of Delaware North requesting answers about allegations that employees at Patina Group restaurants inside Disney's EPCOT Italy Pavilion were not paid for all of the hours they worked over several years.
Following concerns raised by Central Florida constituents, Rep. Frost is seeking information about the company's timekeeping, payroll, overtime, and wage-and-hour practices as part of his congressional oversight responsibilities.
In the letter, Rep. Frost says:
“I am writing regarding wage and hour practices at the Delaware North subsidiary Patina Group restaurants located inside Disney’s Epcot Italy Pavilion.
“My office has been contacted by constituents regarding allegations made by four employees who claim that they were not compensated for all the hours they worked over several years. As a member of the Congressional Labor Caucus, who helps advance policies covering these matters, I am seeking additional information to better understand both the circumstances and the policies currently in place.
“I am requesting answers to the following questions no later than August 3, 2026.
1. What are your company policies for tracking employee work hours?
2. What processes are in place to ensure employees are compensated for all hours worked, including work performed before or after their scheduled shifts?
3. Are employees ever expected to perform work before or after their scheduled shifts?
a. If no, how is that policy communicated?
4. How are overtime hours approved and compensated?
5. What training do managers or supervisors receive regarding wage and hour practices?
6. What procedures are in place for employees to report concerns about pay? How are those concerns addressed?
7. Can you provide my office with any documentation regarding the payroll and timekeeping systems used at Patina Group restaurants located inside Disney’s Epcot Italy Pavilion?
Thank you for your time and attention to this important issue.”
Click here for the full letter.
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