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Nov. 18, 2010

99 Cents Case Could Spur Lawsuits

Employers may be more vulnerable to getting sued by workers for a variety of new non-wage-related violations, following a recent appellate decision.


By Catherine Ho


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Employers may be vulnerable to suits by workers for a variety of new nonwage-related violations, following a recent appellate decision in a case against 99 Cents Only Stores.


The plaintiff behind the complaint alleges the discount retailer failed to provide cashiers with seats during shifts, even though the nature of the work permitted sitting. Bright v. 99 Cents Only Stores, 2010 DJDAR 17241....

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