Young Life Accused of Overtime Pay Violations in California Class Action

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In a class action lawsuit filed in the San Diego County Superior Court, employees claim that Young Life failed to pay overtime wages, depriving them of compensation for hours worked beyond the standard work period.

The Case: Katelyn Lettich v. Young Life

The Court: San Diego County Superior Court

The Case No.: 24CU026517C

Who is the Plaintiff in the Case?

Katelyn Lettich is the plaintiff in the case. Acting for herself and other similarly situated employees, Lettich alleges that Young Life systematically neglected its duty to compensate workers for overtime hours. The California wage and hour lawsuit claims this practice resulted in significant underpayment and violated California's wage and hour laws, leaving the affected employees without full earnings.

Did Young Life Violate California Labor Law?

The defendant, Young Life, is accused of maintaining timekeeping and payroll policies that fell short of California's legal standards. According to the plaintiff, the company's standard practices did not award overtime pay to workers who exceeded the standard workweek. Young Life argues that any cited missed overtime payments were not intentional. They insist that the "isolated errors" did not reflect a broader systemic issue.

The Plaintiff Claims the Company Mismanaged Employee Schedules

According to the lawsuit, the company mismanaged employee work schedules and utilized subpar record keeping. The combination routinely left employees working more than their standard shifts. The additional "unscheduled" hours were not accurately recorded, which left workers without the overtime pay they earned (in compliance with labor law).

The lawsuit seeks to enforce proper wage compensation practices and hold Young Life accountable for potential labor law violations impacting workers' earnings.

What Should You Do If Your Employer Does Not Pay Your Overtime Pay?

If you aren't receiving overtime compensation but you are working overtime hours, you should:

  • Document: Meticulously log all the hours you work, including overtime hours.

  • Review: Compare your records to the company's records (included on your wage statements) to identify any discrepancies.

  • Report: If you notice any discrepancies, immediately raise your concerns with your employer's human resources department.

  • Seek Help: If HR does not address your issues, contact a local employment law attorney to explore appropriate legal options.

If you need to discuss filing a wage and hour complaint, contact Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik DeBlouw LLP. Experienced and knowledgeable employment law attorneys are ready to assist you at one of their various law firm offices in Riverside, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Chicago.