Class Action Filed Against Heritage Hotel Group Over Wage Violations and Employee Rights

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Heritage Hotel Group

In a significant legal move, the Zakay Law Group, APLC, and JCL Law Firm, APC, representing employees in San Diego, have initiated a class action lawsuit against Heritage Hotel Group, Inc., citing multiple violations of the California Labor Code. The lawsuit, designated as Case No. 25CU036063N, is currently being heard in the San Diego County Superior Court.

Allegations and Violations

According to the filed complaint, Heritage Hotel Group is accused of not only failing to pay employees for all hours worked but also violating several critical sections of the California Labor Code. Specifically, these allegations encompass:
1. Non-payment of minimum wages.
2. Failure to provide overtime wages.
3. Neglect in offering required meal and rest breaks.
4. Inaccuracy in itemized wage statements.
5. Withholding wages when due.
6. Lack of reimbursement for business-related expenses.

The lawyers at Zakay Law Group and JCL Law Firm assert that the rigorous work schedules enforced by Heritage Hotel Group have made it nearly impossible for employees to take their entitled meal and rest breaks. The lawsuit highlights concerning claims that employees were often expected to work for over four consecutive hours without being granted a minimum ten-minute rest period.

Details of Rest Break Violations

The lawsuit goes further to elaborate that employees frequently did not receive their first rest period of at least ten minutes during shifts ranging from two to four hours. It also indicates a pattern of denying both first and second rest periods for shifts extending between six to eight hours, as well as the first three rest periods for shifts lasting ten hours or more. Employees reported being deprived not only of their rest breaks but also the wages that should have been compensated in lieu of these breaks.

The complaints point out that inadequate staffing contributed to this problem, with employees feeling overburdened and unable to fully disconnect during their work hours, leading to an overall detrimental effect on their well-being and productivity.

Seeking Justice for Employees

In light of these allegations, the plaintiffs are seeking justice—not just for themselves, but for all employees who may have suffered similar mistreatment by Heritage Hotel Group. The lawyers representing the employees are dedicated to holding the hotel group accountable for what they deem unfair labor practices.

For those interested in further details about the class action lawsuit against Heritage Hotel Group, Attorney Jackland Hom from the Zakay Law Group can be contacted at (619) 255-9047.

Law Firms Dedicated to Employee Rights

Zakay Law Group, APLC, and JCL Law Firm, APC, specialize in labor and employment law, championing employee rights against unjust practices. They are committed to ensuring that workers are treated fairly and receive their rightful wages and breaks as stipulated by California law.

This lawsuit not only sheds light on the practices of Heritage Hotel Group but also emphasizes the ongoing struggle for fair labor standards in the hospitality industry. As this case unfolds, it will potentially lead to significant changes in how employee rights are enforced in the state of California.