Legal Action Against Marriott: Allegations of Labor Code Violations Spark Class Action Lawsuit

In a notable legal move, the San Francisco-based law firms, Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC, have initiated a class action lawsuit against Marriott International, Inc. This case, filed in the Alameda County Superior Court, revolves around allegations that the hotel giant has failed to uphold critical labor practices, particularly in regards to meal and rest breaks for its employees.

The lawsuit claims that Marriott's policies have contravened several provisions of the California Labor Code, specifically asserting that the company has not compensated employees for all hours worked, thereby violating employee rights as outlined under state law.

Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices

According to the filed complaint, Marriott International has reportedly neglected to provide its staff with mandatory off-duty meal and rest periods. Furthermore, it is accused of several other transgressions that contravene labor regulations, including:
1. Not paying the stipulated minimum wage.
2. Failing to offer requisite meal and rest breaks.
3. Not providing accurate itemized wage statements.
4. Delaying wage payments.
5. Not reimbursing employees for necessary expenses incurred while performing their roles.

These actions, as per the claims, have placed Marriott on the wrong side of the law, as California mandates that employers pay workers for all time spent under their control—covering all hours employees are