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Class Action Lawsuit Against Golden Labor Services

In a significant move within the arena of labor rights, the Kern-based attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC have joined forces to file a class action lawsuit against Golden Labor Services, LLC. This lawsuit, pending in the Kern County Superior Court under case number BCV-25-102982, alleges a series of violations against the California Labor Code pertaining to wage and work condition infractions.

Allegations of Wage Violations

The core allegations against Golden Labor Services pivot around the company's purported failure to pay its employees for all hours worked. Key highlights from the legal complaint include claims that the company neglected its obligations under various sections of the California Labor Code. Specifically, the lawsuit cites violations including:

1. Non-payment of minimum wages
2. Failure to pay overtime wages as legally required
3. Denial of mandated meal and rest breaks
4. Inaccurate itemized wage statements
5. Delayed payment of wages
6. Lack of reimbursement for essential business expenses

These breaches are not just limited to wage payments; they extend to the overall treatment of employees during their shifts. The complaint indicates that employees faced grueling work schedules, often unable to take mandatory rest breaks. For instance, many workers reported being compelled to work more than four hours without a ten-minute break, a fact that highlights laboring practices that starkly contravene established regulations.

Work Schedule and Staffing Issues

The situation escalates further with reports that employees were sometimes not allowed to take their first required ten-minute breaks during shifts spanning two to four hours. For shifts extending between six to eight hours, employees reportedly missed out on first and second breaks, and those working long hours of ten hours or more were frequently deprived of all three designated breaks.

Moreover, it’s alleged that many workers were not compensated with one hour of wages in lieu of these missed breaks, which compounds the violations laid out by the plaintiffs. Such conditions point towards deeply embedded issues of inadequate staffing and excessive workload demands within the company, painting a bleak picture of employee welfare under Golden Labor Services.

Legal Representation and Next Steps

For those affected or seeking more information, Attorney Jackland Hom from Zakay Law Group is available for inquiries at (619) 255-9047. The tenets of this lawsuit reflect broader issues of employee rights and fair labor practices, making it a crucial development in the realm of labor law.

About Zakay Law Group and JCL Law Firm

Zakay Law Group and JCL Law Firm specialize in labor and employment law, particularly focusing on advocating for employees who have been subjected to unfair practices in the workplace. With a commitment to unraveling injustice in labor relations, these firms strive to ensure that employees receive their rightful compensation and are treated with dignity and respect in their work environments. If anyone is grappling with issues such as wage theft, wrongful termination, or discrimination, reaching out to the attorneys at these firms can provide necessary guidance and support.

This case against Golden Labor Services serves not only as a beacon of hope for aggrieved employees but also as a reminder of the vital importance of maintaining compliance with labor laws.