Did GT Independence Services, LLC Violate Labor Law?
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In recent news, GT Independence Services, LLC has faced allegations that it violated labor law by failing to reimburse its employees.
The Case: Annabelle Cruz v. GT Independence Services, LLC
The Court: San Joaquin County Superior Court of the State of California
The Case No.: 37-2024-00014402-CU-OE-CT
The Plaintiff: Annabelle Cruz v. GT Independence Services, LLC
The plaintiff in the case, Annabelle Cruz, filed a class action complaint alleging that GT Independence Services, LLC violated the California Labor Code. Annabelle Cruz is the plaintiff in a lawsuit against GT Independence Services, LLC, where it is alleged that employees were not given ten-minute rest periods for every four hours worked, as required. The lawsuit also claims that employees, including Cruz, were compelled to work shifts longer than five hours without the mandated meal breaks, violating company policy without additional compensation. Furthermore, Cruz and other class members were reportedly not reimbursed for necessary business expenses, such as using personal cellular phones for work-related activities, contrary to California Labor Code 2802.
According to the lawsuit filed, GT Independence Services, LLC employees were, allegedly, from time to time, unable to work in excess of four (4) hours without being provided ten (10) minute rest periods. Additionally, employees were allegedly required from time to time to perform work as ordered by the company for more than five (5) hours during some shifts without receiving a meal break. As a result, employees forfeited meal breaks without additional compensation, according to Defendant's corporate policy and practice.
GT Independence Services, LLC also allegedly failed to reimburse employees for required business expenses. California Labor Code 2802 states that "an employer shall indemnify his or her employee for all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties..." During employment, Plaintiff and other California Class Members were allegedly required to use their cellular phones as a result of, and in furtherance of, their job duties.
The Defendant: Annabelle Cruz v. GT Independence Services, LLC
The defendant in the case, GT Independence Services, LLC, specializes in facilitating self-directed care for individuals with disabilities, enabling them to manage their own care and hire support staff of their choosing. As an employer, GT Independence focuses on providing supportive work environments but has faced allegations regarding labor practices, including issues with rest periods and reimbursement policies.
The Case: Annabelle Cruz v. GT Independence Services, LLC
The case Annabelle Cruz v. GT Independence Services, LLC is currently pending in the Santa Clara County Superior Court of the State of California.
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