Zakay Law Group Initiates Class Action Lawsuit Against Van De Pol Enterprises for Wage Violations
On March 27, 2026, the Zakay Law Group, APLC, a prominent labor and employment law firm based in Sacramento, California, filed a significant class action lawsuit against Van De Pol Enterprises, Fuel Delivery Services, and Silver State Petroleum. The lawsuit alleges numerous violations of the California Labor Code, particularly concerning wage payments and mandated employee breaks. These allegations illuminate serious concerns regarding the treatment of employees within the fuel delivery and petroleum sectors, raising questions about compliance with labor laws and workers' rights.
The class action complaint, designated as Case No. 26CV004847, has been lodged in the Sacramento County Superior Court, and it claims that the defendants failed to appropriately compensate their employees for all hours worked. Specifically, the complaint cites violations of several sections of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to failing to pay employees minimum and overtime wages, neglecting to provide mandatory meal and rest periods, and not issuing accurate itemized wage statements. Moreover, it accuses the companies of failing to reimburse employees for necessary business expenses and of obstructing the inspection of relevant employee records.
According to the allegations presented in the lawsuit, many employees of Van De Pol Enterprises, Fuel Delivery Services, and Silver State Petroleum faced excessively demanding work schedules that hindered their ability to take required rest breaks. It is asserted that employees were often compelled to work for more than four consecutive hours without being granted the legally mandated ten-minute rest breaks. This situation purportedly arose from a combination of overwhelming workloads and inadequate staffing to meet operational demands.
For specific shifts lasting between two and four hours, employees reportedly did not receive any initial rest period, and for longer shifts, they were frequently denied proper rest breaks during their work hours. Moreover, the lawsuit claims that those who worked for at least six to eight hours were deprived of both their first and second ten-minute rest breaks regularly. This persistent neglect for worker rights not only undermines employee welfare but also violates established legal standards designed to protect workers.
The plaintiffs are seeking just compensation for the employees affected, which includes back wages and penalties imposed under California law for the alleged infractions. The ramifications of this case extend beyond mere compensation; they touch upon broader labor practices in industries that heavily rely on the availability and efficiency of their workforce.
In light of these developments, the Zakay Law Group is urging any current or former employees of Van De Pol Enterprises, Fuel Delivery Services, and Silver State Petroleum who might have been impacted by these labor law violations to come forward and contact them for further assistance. Attorney Jackland Hom, representing the plaintiffs, invites affected workers to reach out at (619) 255-9047 for a consultation.
This case not only exemplifies the ongoing struggle for employee rights amidst corporate interests but also highlights the crucial role of legal advocacy in ensuring fairness in the workplace. The outcome of this lawsuit could potentially set significant precedents for labor rights, particularly in California's rigorous labor market where strict compliance with labor laws is essential for protecting workers across all sectors.