JPMorgan Chase Discrimination and Wage Lawsuit in California
JPMorgan Chase Discrimination and Wage Lawsuit Explained By Setareh Law Group
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This page provides an informational overview of the JPMorgan Chase employment discrimination and wage lawsuit in California based solely on the allegations and statements contained in the legal complaint filed in California Superior Court. The information below summarizes what the lawsuit claims and should not be read as proven fact or legal advice.
Overview of the Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase
- Plaintiff: Rogelio Vargas-Lopez Jr., on behalf of himself and others similarly situated.
- Defendants: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Tonnika Thompson (individual); Terry Martinez (individual); and Does 1–50.
- Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles.
- Case Type: Class and representative action alleging employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour violations.
- Claims Alleged: Sexual harassment, quid pro quo sexual harassment, racial harassment, race and sex discrimination, retaliation, failure to prevent harassment and discrimination, missed meal and rest periods, unpaid wages, inaccurate wage statements, failure to timely pay final wages, failure to reimburse expenses, wrongful termination, and emotional distress.
- Filing Date: Complaint dated December 19, 2025; CRD Right-to-Sue issued December 18, 2025.
What the Complaint Alleges & Key Allegations:
The complaint also alleges that the plaintiff and similarly situated employees were not provided compliant meal and rest periods, were not paid all wages owed for hours worked, were not reimbursed for necessary business expenses, received inaccurate written wage statements, and did not always receive all final wages in a timely manner.
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Who the Lawsuit Says May Be Impacted:
Common Complaints People Report:
- Experiencing sexual or racial harassment in the workplace.
- Facing adverse treatment after reporting or resisting alleged discrimination or harassment.
- Not receiving legally required meal or rest periods during work shifts.
- Not being paid for all hours worked, including overtime or off-the-clock time.
- Paying for work-related expenses without reimbursement.
- Receiving wage statements that do not accurately reflect hours worked or wages earned.
- Not receiving all final wages promptly after separation from employment.
Who May Be Affected:
Based on the complaint, the lawsuit discusses potentially affected employees in California, including individuals working in Los Angeles County and other parts of the state where JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. conducts business.
- You may relate if you worked for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in California.
- You may relate if you experienced or reported workplace harassment or discrimination.
- You may relate if you believe you were treated differently because of your race or sex.
- You may relate if you were not able to take meal or rest breaks during your shifts.
- You may relate if you were not paid for all hours worked or for overtime.
- You may relate if you paid for work-related expenses without being reimbursed.
- You may relate if you did not receive all final wages when your employment ended.
What Damages or Relief the Lawsuit Seeks
According to the complaint’s prayer for relief, the plaintiff seeks the following forms of relief, among others:
- Back pay, front pay, and loss of earnings and employee benefits.
- General and special damages, including damages for emotional distress.
- Restitution and disgorgement under California’s unfair competition laws.
- Unpaid wages and liquidated damages.
- Declaratory and injunctive relief.
- Civil penalties.
- Pre-judgment interest.
- Costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Important Case Details:
- Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles
- Case Number: Not stated in the complaint
- Filing Date: Complaint dated December 19, 2025; CRD Right-to-Sue issued December 18, 2025
- Plaintiff: Rogelio Vargas-Lopez Jr.
- Defendants: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Tonnika Thompson; Terry Martinez; Does 1–50
- Venue: Los Angeles County, California
- Causes of Action: Sexual harassment; quid pro quo sexual harassment; racial harassment; race and sex discrimination; retaliation (Gov. Code §12940 and Lab. Code §1102.5); failure to prevent harassment and discrimination; failure to provide meal periods; failure to provide rest periods; failure to pay wages; failure to provide accurate wage statements; failure to timely pay final wages; failure to reimburse expenses; wrongful termination in violation of public policy; intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress; unfair competition.
What to Do If You Think You’re Affected:
- Preserve copies of pay stubs, schedules, employment agreements, and workplace policies.
- Write down a timeline of any incidents of alleged harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Keep records of missed breaks, unpaid wages, or out-of-pocket work expenses.
- Avoid posting details about your situation publicly.
- Consider contacting an employment attorney to discuss how the allegations in the lawsuit may relate to your circumstances.
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