Knight Group Class Action Lawsuit Addresses California Worker Concerns

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A recently filed class action alleges Knight Group violated labor law, leaving Californian workers with wage and hour concerns.

The Case: Michelle Phan vs. Knight Sacramento

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

The Case No.: 24CV016958

The Plaintiff: Michelle Phan vs. Knight Sacramento

The plaintiff, Michelle Phan, filed a class action. Eligible class members are those employed by Knight Group as non-exempt, exempt, piece-rate-based, and/or commission-based employees in California from August 27, 2020, to the present. Some of these employees were allegedly entitled to additional hourly compensation to compensate for time spent performing any non-sales-related duties directed by Knight Group during their work shifts. Some employees are also due one hour of pay for their missed rest periods.

The Defendant: Michelle Phan vs. Knight Sacramento

The defendant, Knight Sacramento, operated car dealerships. The class action claims they violated multiple labor laws with standard operating practices that resulted in:

  • failing to pay minimum wage

  • failing to provide workers with rest periods

  • failing to provide workers with meal breaks

  • failing to reimburse employees for necessary business expenses

  • failing to provide employees with accurate itemized wage statements

  • failing to provide employees with wages when due

Do California Workers Get Rest Periods and Meal Breaks?

Yes, California employees should receive rest periods and meal breaks. If your employer does not offer you meal breaks and rest periods:

  • 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 already in progress, consider joining it to address the violations collectively.

  • Find an Attorney: Talk to an employment law attorney about your legal options.

The Case: Michelle Phan vs. Knight Sacramento

The case, Michelle Phan vs. Knight Sacramento, is currently pending in the Sacramento 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.