In recent news, a California worker alleges that Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC violated California Labor Law by failing to provide employees with required meal and rest breaks.

The Case: Vinicius De Oliveira v. Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC

The Court: San Mateo County Superior Court

The Case No.: 22-CIV-05061

The Plaintiff: Vinicius De Oliveira v. Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC

The plaintiff in the case, Vinicius De Oliveira, started working for Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC in August 2021 as a non-exempt hourly employee. Oliveira claims the company violated multiple California labor laws during his time at the company. Oliveira filed a PAGA-only complaint in San Mateo County Superior Court on December 1, 2022.

What is PAGA-Only?

California allows an “aggrieved employee” to act as a private attorney general under the Labor Code Private Attorney General Act of 2004, § 2699, et seq. In a (“PAGA”) only suit, a plaintiff brings an action against the defendant seeking to recover PAGA civil penalties but does not seek to recover anything other than penalties as permitted by California Labor Code § 2699.

The Defendant: Vinicius De Oliveira v. Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC

The defendant in the case, Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, is an American telecommunications company and division of Comcast Corporation that markets consumer cable television, internet, phone, and wireless services for Comcast.

The Case: Vinicius De Oliveira v. Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC

The plaintiff in the case, Vinicius De Oliveira, filed the PAGA-only suit seeking civil penalties under Labor Code §2699, et seq. citing violations of various California Labor Codes, including §§ 201, 202, 203, 204 et seq., 210, 218,221, 226(a), 226.7, 227.3, 510, 512,558(a)(1)(2), 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 1198,2802, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 11040, Subdivision 5(A)-(B), and the applicable Wage Order(s).

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