Caravan Foods II, Inc. will pay $1.25 million into a settlement fund to resolve a class action lawsuit relating to alleged wage law violations at the company.
The class is defined as all current and former non-exempt hourly employees who worked for Defendant Caravan Foods II in California at any time from April 9, 2017, through June 7, 2022.
The class action lawsuit claimed Caravan Foods failed to pay minimum and straight-time wages as well as overtime wages; failed to provide meal periods and permit rest periods; failed to pay timely final wages; failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements; failed to indemnify employees for expenditures; and violated California’s labor code under the Private Attorneys General Act.
The lead plaintiff in the case alleged she was an hourly employee but routinely worked more than eight hours a day and 40 hours a week. Nor did the employee, according to the lawsuit, receive the required breaks. The lawsuit states the employee was required to work “off the clock” on breaks. Most of that time should have been paid at overtime rates.
Caravan Foods manufactures food products such as tortillas, croissants and bagels.
The company disputes the allegations but is paying the settlement due to potential future costs associated with potential damages and claims.
Under the terms of the Caravan Foods settlement agreement, class members can collect a cash payment.
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