Labor/Employment
Nov. 7, 2012
In developing employment lawsuits, Brinker brings clarity
The Brinker decision has helped plaintiffs' attorneys hone their allegations against three particular employer behaviors: automatically deducted lunch breaks, rounding of workers' hours, and the lack of seating for cashiers.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Since the state Supreme Court decided a much anticipated wage-and-hour case in April, business owners in California have enjoyed some clarity on when and how to provide meal and rest breaks to their employees. But lawyers say it hasn't stemmed the tide of employment class actions alleging missed breaks, unpaid wages and denied rights.
In fact, attorneys say, the Brinker Restaurant Corp. d...
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