Jersey Mike's Subs Faces Class Action for Alleged Wage and Hour Violations in California
/Jersey Mike's Subs faces scrutiny after a class action lawsuit raises serious allegations about California employment law violations, particularly regarding unpaid wages and missed meal and rest breaks.
The Case: Stephanie Immings v. Great Subs LLC, dba Jersey Mike's Subs
The Court: Orange County Superior Court of the State of California
The Case No.: 30-2024-01408266-CU-OE-CXC
The Plaintiff: Stephanie Immings v. Great Subs LLC, dba Jersey Mike's Subs
The plaintiff in the case, Jersey Mike's Subs employees, filed a lawsuit claiming the company failed to compensate them for all hours worked, including time spent on duties before and after scheduled shifts and during what were supposed to be off-duty meal breaks. The plaintiffs allege that such practices deprive them of earned wages and violate mandated rest periods, further asserting that the company failed to meet minimum wage and overtime requirements.
The Defendant: Stephanie Immings v. Great Subs LLC, dba Jersey Mike's Subs
The defendant in the case, Jersey Mike's Subs, is a well-known fast-food franchise operated by several LLC entities, including GREAT SUBS SC II, LLC. The company is accused of multiple breaches of labor standards determined by federal and state labor law. The lawsuit details a pattern of alleged neglect concerning employee compensation and labor rights, spotlighting the franchise's operational protocols as they relate to employee scheduling, wage payment, and break periods.
History of the Case: Stephanie Immings v. Great Subs LLC, dba Jersey Mike's Subs
The employment law complaint was filed in Orange County Superior Court, and encapsulates significant claims against Jersey Mike's Subs under various sections of the California Labor Code. Allegations include failing to pay minimum and overtime wages, not providing required meal and rest breaks, and failing to issue accurate wage statements, among other infractions. This legal battle spotlights the fast-food industry's practices regarding employee rights under stringent California labor laws.
The Case: Stephanie Immings v. Great Subs LLC, dba Jersey Mike's Subs
The Stephanie Immings v. Great Subs LLC, dba Jersey Mike's Subs case is critical for understanding the enforcement of California's overtime laws and the protection of worker rights in the fast-food industry. It highlights the ongoing issues within sectors that employ hourly workers and the importance of compliance with labor regulations to ensure fair treatment. For workers in California, particularly in the fast-food industry, this lawsuit underscores the legal avenues available to seek redress for labor violations and the importance of employers adhering to state laws designed to protect employee wages and working conditions. This ongoing litigation serves as a potent reminder of the need for vigilance and advocacy in upholding labor standards and safeguarding workers' rights.
If you have questions about filing a California wage and hour lawsuit, please contact Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik DeBlouw LLP. Skilled employment law attorneys can assist you at various law firm offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Chicago.