Facts

Salas Concrete, Inc. is a licensed concrete contractor that provides a wide range of concrete services, including supplying, forming, reinforcing, pouring, finishing, and resurfacing concrete. John Cavazos was employed by Salas as an hourly, non-exempt employee from 2011 until 2018. On January 14, 2019, Cavazos filed a collective and representative class action, alleging various wage and hour claims under the California Labor Code, California Business and Professions Code, and Fair Labor Standards Act. The class included all current and former California hourly, non-exempt employees employed by Salas Concrete, Inc. from January 14, 2015, through November 6, 2019.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged that defendant implemented and maintained a policy requiring employees to clock-out prior to the completion of their work. Further, plaintiff contended that defendant failed to: provide timely, off-duty meal and rest breaks; promptly pay all wages due and owning at the time of the employee's separation from employment; reimburse for necessary business expenses; provide accurate itemized wage statements; keep accurate payroll records; and pay California and federal overtime and minimum wages. Finally, plaintiff argued that defendant engaged in unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business practices by maintaining these harmful policies.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all contentions.

Result

$175,000 settlement with Salas Concrete depositing 1/7 of the total settlement every 180 days.