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Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP Sues JP Morgan Chase Bank

In a significant move, employment law attorneys from the firm Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP filed a class action lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, claiming violations of the California Labor Code concerning mandatory meal breaks for employees. This lawsuit, registered as Case No. 25CV-05999, is currently under review in the Merced County Superior Court of California.

According to the allegations raised in the complaint, JP Morgan Chase Bank purportedly failed to provide its employees with legally required meal and rest periods. A substantial number of employees reported instances where they were unable to take their entitled 30-minute meal breaks, leading to situations where they were not fully relieved from work duties. Furthermore, there are assertions that employees were instructed to work for over five hours without a mandatory meal break and in some instances, were denied a second meal break on days they were obliged to work ten hours.

This lawsuit scrutinizes the practices employed by JP Morgan regarding meal breaks. It claims that the bank's management rounded down meal break durations, potentially leading to violations and penalties they avoided by not accurately accounting for meal period times.

The complaint further alleges that JP Morgan enforced off-the-clock work requirements, expecting employees to perform duties without compensating them for the entire duration they were under the company’s control. This practice contributed to the employees missing out on applicable minimum wage and overtime pay, resulting in inadequate compensation for their sacrifices in labor. Specific references in the lawsuit are made to California Labor Code sections 1194, 1197, and 1197.1, highlighting these transgressions.

The plaintiffs in this case represent a group of employees who are vigorously contesting their treatment under labor laws. According to the filing, many employees experienced forfeiture of potential earnings as a result of working hours not properly recorded and not remunerated as dictated by the legal standards in place.

In light of these allegations, anyone affected by similar issues is urged to reach out for legal assistance. To gather more information on the class action suit directed at JP Morgan Chase Bank, interested parties can connect with a knowledgeable California employment attorney by calling (800) 568-8020.

Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is a reputable employment law firm committed to advocating for the rights of employees and consumers. Their offices are situated across several locations, including San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Chicago, specializing in an array of employment-related issues, from unpaid overtime claims to wrongful termination cases. The firm is determined to fight against unfair business operations and remains dedicated to ensuring compliance with labor laws.

If you believe you have faced similar situations of under-compensation or unfair labor practices at your workplace, do not hesitate to contact one of their attorneys who can assist you in understanding your rights and options under California labor laws. Together, with the help of legal experts, employees can seek justice for their claims and hold employers accountable for their responsibilities towards their workforce.