MrBeast faces lawsuit from ex-producer over unpaid wages and overtime claims

The Lawsuit That’s Shaking MrBeast’s Empire A former MrBeast producer is taking the YouTube mogul to court over what she claims are unpaid wages and overtime. Brittany Carter , who worked for MrBeast—aka Jimmy Donaldson—filed a lawsuit on November 18 in the US District Court for the Eastern District, alleging that she worked up to 75 hours a week without receiving proper compensation. Carter’s case hinges on the Fair Labor Standards Act , which guarantees overtime pay for employees who work more than 40 hours a week. But according to her, those hours were never properly compensated. The Big Numbers Behind the Case MrBeast’s channel, with over 330 million subscribers, is the biggest on YouTube. Known for his extravagant challenges and high-budget productions, his videos have made him a household name. But it turns out, not everyone on his team feels equally well-treated. Carter, who was earning $10,000 per month on a bi-monthly pay schedule, claims that her role was far from the “glamorous” side of YouTube stardom. She alleges that she was essentially on call 24/7, responding to messages and calls at all hours of the day and week—without the overtime pay to match. The Terms of the Deal (and Dispute) In 2022, Carter relocated from California to Greenville, North Carolina, to work for MrBeast. As part of the deal, she was provided an apartment by the YouTube star and signed an "Independent Contractor Services Agreement." Carter now contends that the contract was intentionally set up to avoid paying her overtime. The Lawsuit: What’s at Stake Carter is suing for unpaid wages, overtime, compensatory damages, and attorney’s fees. Her legal team argues that the treatment violates both the Fair Labor Standards Act and the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act . As the lawsuit moves forward, it could raise questions about the labor practices behind MrBeast’s multi-million-dollar productions and shine a light on the less-publicized side of his YouTube empire. Stay tuned—this case is far from over, and it could have significant implications for the way creators manage their teams.