Case Background

Homefirst Services of Santa Clara County, a non-profit, faced a class action lawsuit brought by former employees Jaymie Salinas and Gloria Zamora. Salinas worked at Homefirst from August 2022 to February 2023, while Zamora was employed from September 2019 to October 2023. Both were non-exempt, hourly workers. They filed the suit on behalf of themselves and similarly situated employees, covering a class period from June 10, 2022, to May 10, 2024.

Cause

The plaintiffs alleged multiple violations of California labor laws. They claimed Homefirst failed to pay minimum and overtime wages, denied lawful meal and rest breaks, issued inaccurate wage statements, and failed to reimburse work-related expenses. They also alleged the company did not timely pay wages owed.

Injury

As a result, employees worked under unlawful conditions. They missed breaks, received inaccurate wage statements, and paid out-of-pocket expenses without reimbursement. These practices caused financi