Facts

Linda Champagne and similarly situated workers filed a class action lawsuit against Plannernet, Inc., alleging that it is a temporary work staffing agency, and claiming unpaid wages and other labor code violations.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended that defendant improperly classified them as independent contractors when they were actually employees. Plaintiffs contended this resulted in unpaid overtime wages, unpaid benefits, missed meal breaks, and missed rest periods. Plaintiffs also contended that they were denied minimum wage and itemized wage statements.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied that it is a staffing agency and contended it is a global platform which connects independent service providers with businesses who are interested in their services. Defendant contended that it did not improperly classify Plaintiffs and contended that they were independent contractors. Defendant contended that its proper classification meant it did not owe overtime wages, benefits, and meal breaks. Defendant contended it was not obligated to pay the minimum wage and that it followed all applicable labor laws.

Result

The parties entered into a class-wide settlement agreement. Without admitting liability, Plannernet, Inc. agreed to pay Plaintiffs a total of $440,000 in two equal installments over the course of a two-year period.