Appellate Practice
Apr. 4, 2013
Piece-rate pay ruling may help workers in Wal-Mart suit
An auto repair business that avoided paying workers for hours worked when they didn't have cars to service didn't meet minimum wage standards, a state appellate court said in a case that could have implications for an ongoing Wal-Mart suit.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
An auto repair business that avoided paying mechanics for hours worked when they didn't have cars to service failed to meet minimum wage standards, the 2nd District Court of Appeal said in an opinion published Tuesday.
The new precedent could have major implications for workers who are paid set rates for specific tasks and not by the hour. A closely-watched case currently pending in federal cour...
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