CONFIDENTIAL VS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANY
$10,500,000 Recovered for California Workers
Confidential vs International Shipping Company:California Meal Break Violations Exposed.
Setareh Law Group secured a remarkable eight-figure settlement in a complex wage and hour class action lawsuit against one of the world’s largest logistics corporations. Despite facing opposition from one of the nation’s most prestigious defense law firms, our team successfully held the company accountable for systematic violations of California labor laws affecting numerous employees.
Due to confidentiality, party names and docket details aren’t public.
Confidential vs International Shipping Company:
The Case at a Glance
The defendant corporation violated two fundamental labor protections:
- Meal and Rest Break Violations: The company systematically failed to provide legally mandated meal and rest periods to its workforce, denying employees their right to uninterrupted breaks during their shifts.
- Final Wage Payment Violations: Upon termination, the company failed to pay employees all wages owed in a timely manner, violating California’s strict final paycheck requirements.
These violations affected a class of employees who had been denied their basic workplace rights, resulting in significant financial losses and workplace hardships.
Common Wage and Hour Violations in California
Wage and hour violations are unfortunately widespread across industries. Here are the most common types:
Meal and Rest Break Violations
- Employers must provide a 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 5 hours and a second meal break for shifts over 10 hours
- Employees are entitled to paid 10-minute rest breaks for every 4 hours worked
- Violations occur when employers pressure employees to work through breaks, fail to schedule breaks, or don’t provide a compliant break policy
Off-the-Clock Work
- Requiring employees to perform work before clocking in or after clocking out
- Mandatory security checks, donning/doffing uniforms, or attending meetings without compensation
- Answering emails or phone calls during unpaid breaks or off-hours
Overtime Violations
- Failing to pay time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 8 in a day or 40 in a week
- Misclassifying employees as exempt when they should receive overtime
- Improperly calculating overtime rates
Minimum Wage Violations
- Paying below state or local minimum wage rates
- Illegal tip pooling or requiring employees to pay business expenses that bring wages below minimum wage
- Failing to pay for all hours worked
Misclassification Issues
- Classifying employees as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits and overtime
- Incorrectly designating employees as “exempt” from overtime requirements
Final Paycheck Violations
- California requires immediate payment of final wages to terminated employees
- Employees who quit must receive their final paycheck within 72 hours
- Final paychecks must include all accrued vacation time and earned wages
Wage Statement Violations
- Failing to provide accurate, itemized wage statements showing hours worked, rates of pay, and deductions
- Missing required information on pay stubs
Unpaid Reimbursements
- Failing to reimburse employees for necessary business expenses like mileage, cell phone use, or required uniforms
Do you believe you've been denied any of these or other rights at work?
Many employees don’t realize that even seemingly small violations like missed meal breaks or a few minutes of off-the-clock work each day can add up to substantial compensation when calculated over time. You could be owed far more than you think.
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*Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Consult with a qualified California employment attorney to discuss your individual situation. The settlements and case results summary overview described on this page represent outcomes in specific cases and should not be interpreted as a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of any other case. Case valuations depend on numerous factors including the severity of injuries, the strength of evidence, the jurisdiction, and many other variables unique to each matter.
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