Challenging Break Violations: Class Action Lawsuit Against Pureserve Building Services
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Pureserve Building Services faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to provide its employees with legally mandated meal and rest breaks, highlighting critical labor rights issues.
The Case: Petra Rios vs. Pureserve Building Services, Inc.
The Court: Monterey County Superior Court of the State of California
The Case No.: 24CV003470
The Plaintiff: Petra Rios vs. Pureserve Building Services, Inc.
The plaintiff, Petra Rios, filed a class action complaint claiming that Pureserve Building Services violated the California Labor Code by failing to pay workers for all of their hours. Rios worked for Purserve Building Services from July 2023 to September 2023.
The Defendant: Petra Rios vs. Pureserve Building Services, Inc.
The defendant, Pureserve Building Services, Inc., is a California janitorial services company with operations in Monterey, where the plaintiff worked. The company faces numerous labor law violation allegations, including:
failing to pay overtime wages
failing to provide required meal and rest periods
failing to pay wages when due
failed to comply with itemized wage statement requirements
failing to reimburse for required business expenses
What Are Your Rights When Denied Meal and Rest Breaks?
If your California employer is denying your legally mandated meal and rest breaks, here are steps to protect your rights:
Understand Your Rights: Familiarize yourself with California labor laws regarding meal and rest breaks to understand what is owed to you.
Keep Records: Document all instances where breaks were denied or cut short.
Report Violations: Inform your HR department or supervisor about the missed breaks and request compliance with the law.
Join the Class Action: If a class action is ongoing, consider joining it to address the violations collectively.
Talk to an Attorney: Talk to an experienced employment law attorney, so they can point out any options for legal recourse.
Taking these steps can help secure the breaks you are entitled to and potentially recover damages for violations that have already occurred.
The Case: Petra Rios vs. Pureserve Building Services, Inc.
The case is currently pending in the Monterey County Superior Court of the State of California.
If you have questions about filing a California wage and hour class action lawsuit, please contact Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik DeBlouw LLP. Knowledgeable employment law attorneys are ready to assist you in various law firm offices in Riverside, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
