Did GK Management Co., Inc. Violate California Labor Law?

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In recent news, GK Management Co., Inc. employees claim their standard business practices violate California labor laws, including a failure to reimburse employees for necessary work expenses.

The Case: Elizabeth Ruvalcaba v. GK Management Co., Inc.

The Court: Fresno County Superior Court of the State of California

The Case No.: 23CECG04411

The Plaintiff: Elizabeth Ruvalcaba v. GK Management Co., Inc.

The plaintiff in the case, Elizabeth Ruvalcaba, was employed by GK Management from July 2017 through September 2023. Ruvalcaba was a non-exempt hourly employee entitled to labor law protections, including legally required meal and rest periods, payment of minimum wage and overtime, etc.

The Defendant: Elizabeth Ruvalcaba v. GK Management Co., Inc.

The defendant in the case, GK Management Co., Inc., is a privately owned real estate company doing substantial business in California that offers various services, including management, redevelopment, and acquisition of multifamily residential properties.

The Case: Elizabeth Ruvalcaba v. GK Management Co., Inc.

The defendant faces multiple labor law violation allegations in Elizabeth Ruvalcaba v. GK Management Co., Inc.. The class action seeks to compensate class members for losses incurred during the class period due to GK Management's alleged business practices that resulted in multiple alleged violations:

  • failing to provide legally required meal breaks and rest periods

  • failing to pay minimum wage

  • failing to pay overtime wages

  • failing to provide accurate itemized wage statements

  • failing to reimburse employees for necessary expenses

  • failing to pay sick wages

  • failing to pay all wages when due

When Do Employers Need to Reimburse an Employee's Expenses?

According to California Labor Code 2802, California employers must reimburse employees for required business expenses for "all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties..." According to the plaintiff's allegations, the company required employees to use their personal cell phones to complete their job duties without reimbursing them for the phone or phone service costs.

If you have questions about how to file a California wage and hour lawsuit, please get in touch with Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik DeBlouw LLP. Experienced employment law attorneys are ready to assist you in various law firm offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Chicago.