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A federal judge approved a $3 million class action settlement Monday against Baker Hughes, for misclassifying drillers as independent contractors.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge approved a $3 million class action settlement Monday against Baker Hughes, for misclassifying drillers as independent contractors. The settlement includes about $42,000 per class member, and $750,000 in attorneys’ fees.

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