Senior Living Company Pays $2.4M for Wage Claims
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Case Background
The legal battle commenced on May 14, 2021, when Valencia King, a former employee of Livermore Senior Living, initiated a class action lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Ms. King brought the action on her own behalf and for hundreds of other current and past employees of Leisure Care, LLC, the operator of Livermore Senior Living and other facilities.
The central issue arose from allegations that the senior living company systemically failed to compensate its employees correctly, specifically regarding legally mandated rest and meal periods and overtime pay. The employees contended that the company’s internal policies and scheduling practices prevented them from taking required breaks or resulted in them working off-the-clock, which subsequently led to a host of financial injuries.
Cause
The Plaintiffs advanced several violations of the California Labor Code and the Unfair Competition Law. At its core, the lawsuit cited the Defendants’ widespread failure to adhere to the state’s stringent wage and hour laws. The employees alleged that the Defendants implemented staffing models and work demands that made taking full, uninterrupted, and timely meal and rest breaks practically impossible. Furthermore, they claimed the company failed to accurately record and pay for all hours worked, particularly overtime.
Injury
The lawsuit cataloged significant financial harm to the employees. The primary injuries included loss of income from unpaid overtime wages and lost premium pay for missed meal and rest periods. Additionally, Plaintiffs sought compensation for waiting time penalties, arguing the company had not promptly paid all wages
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