Walmart, School District Face Labor Claims Settlement
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Case Background
In 2016, several Walmart employees, including Roderick Magadia and Julio Garcia, filed a class action in Santa Clara County. They represented a class of non-exempt employees working for Walmart in California. The plaintiffs alleged widespread labor law violations affecting payroll, meal periods, and final wages. The lawsuit claimed Walmart failed to follow state labor codes and IWC Wage Orders, creating systematic harm for its workforce.
Cause
The dispute arose from Walmart’s alleged failure to provide compliant wage statements and accurate payroll records. Plaintiffs argued Walmart denied off-duty meal periods, failed to pay premiums for missed breaks, and did not issue timely final wages upon separation. They also alleged miscalculated overtime and failure to pay earned wages in accordance with California statutes. According to the complaint, these practices violated both the Labor Code and IWC Wage Orders, giving rise to the class claims.
Injury
The employees claimed significant harm from Walmart’s practices. They alleged they received inaccurate wage statements, leaving them unable to verify proper payments. They stated overtime was underpaid, meal break premiums were withh
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