Facts

Shelly Chinsee worked as a non-exempt employee of Elite Nursing Services, Inc., which provides per diem and travel nurse staffing solutions throughout California. In 2022, Chinsee filed suit against Elite Nursing and Lee Hadfield on behalf of herself and on behalf of all others similarly situated.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that the defendants failed to pay minimum wages; failed to pay overtime wages; failed to pay employees for all hours worked; failed to pay all wages due upon separation from employment; failed to reimburse necessary business expenses; failed to provide meal periods; failed to provide rest breaks; and failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements. Moreover, plaintiff contended that, as a result of these failures, the defendants were liable for civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied any wrongdoing or liability and all the plaintiff's material allegations. Moreover, defendants contended they complied with all applicable laws.

Result

The parties reached an agreement wherein the defendants admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay $687,000 to settle class members' and PAGA claims.