Did PetVet Care Centers Fail to Accurately Record their Employees’ Hours?

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PetVet Care Centers is facing labor law violations after a worker filed a lawsuit claiming the company does not record their employees' full hours worked, resulting in inaccurate wage payment and missed overtime pay.

The Case: Renee Ramirez v. PetVet Care Centers, LLC

The Court: Santa Barbara County Superior Court of the State of California

The Case No.: 24CV05042

California Class Action Alleging Labor Law Violations: The Plaintiff

Renee Ramirez, the plaintiff, filed a class action complaint in September 2024. According to the complaint, PetVet Care Center employees were not paid for all their hours. The plaintiff claims workers were required to work off the clock without compensation. Since the off-the-clock work was unpaid, it did not qualify for overtime premium payment, resulting in alleged violations of the minimum wage and overtime pay.

The Defendant: Renee Ramirez v. PetVet Care Centers, LLC

The defendant in the case, PetVet Care Centers, LLC, allegedly failed to accurately record the time worked by their employees, which resulted in alleged inaccurate wages and missed overtime pay for their workers. However, the list of allegations does not end there. The plaintiff also claims that PetVet Care Centers' standard business practices resulted in additional labor law violations:

  • Failing to pay minimum wage

  • Failing to pay overtime wages

  • Failing to provide required meal periods

  • Failing to provide required rest periods

  • Failing to provide accurate itemized wage statements

  • Failing to reimburse workers for necessary business expenses

  • Failing to pay sick wages

  • Discrimination violations

  • Retaliation violations (FEHA and Labor Code)

The Case: Renee Ramirez v. PetVet Care Centers, LLC

Renee Ramirez v. PetVet Care Centers, LLC is currently pending in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court of the State of California.

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