Did Global Paratransit Fail to Provide Compensation for Employee Hours?
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Global Paratransit faces a California class action alleging they violated labor law with standard practices that failed to fully compensate their workers.
The Case: Alejandro Galindro v. Global Paratransit, Inc.
The Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court
The Case No.: 24STCV31314
The Plaintiff: Alejandro Galindro v. Global Paratransit, Inc.
The plaintiff, Alejandro Galindro, worked for Global Paratransit from December 21, 2023, through June 28, 2024, as a nonexempt hourly employee. As a nonexempt hourly employee, Galindro was entitled to the protections of federal and state labor laws. Galindro filed a class action on behalf of himself and other employees in similar situations, alleging the company engaged in numerous labor law violations.
The Defendant: Alejandro Galindro v. Global Paratransit, Inc.
The defendant, Global Paratransit, Inc., provides transportation services in California. According to Galindo, the company failed to accurately record all his hours, which allegedly resulted in inaccurate wages and wage statements. Alleging that the company's violation was due to standard practices, Galindro filed a class action so other employees in similar situations could also seek compensation for their losses.
The Allegations: Alejandro Galindro v. Global Paratransit, Inc.
Galindro claims that Global Paratransit regularly required employees to perform duties off the clock without appropriate compensation for the hours, even though they qualified as hours worked since the time was spent "under the control of the employer." Additionally, for those hours worked off the clock that were not eligible for overtime rates, it is alleged that the company didn't provide the required minimum wage, which violates California Labor Code provisions.
The Case: Alejandro Galindro v. Global Paratransit, Inc.
In Alejandro Galindro v. Global Paratransit, Inc., the class seeks compensation for the losses caused by the defendant's policies and practices allegedly failing to compensate employees lawfully. Additionally, they seek an injunction preventing the company from exhibiting similar conduct in the future. The plaintiff filed the class action in California's Los Angeles County Superior Court.
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