Employment

Employment Dispute: Digital marketing company and its CEO sued two former employees alleging they stole clients, trade secrets and other company property, and also asserted additional claims for assault, battery, stalking, harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress and interference with contract. The employees filed a cross-complaint alleging Labor Code violations for failure to pay overtime or provide meal and rest breaks, and asserted they were non-exempt and worked 60-75 hours per week. Employees claimed that their damages, penalties and attorneys’ fees were $725,000.

Employment/Wage & Hour Claim. Pre-litigation mediation. Claimant was a caretaker for disabled adults and claimed her Employer failed to pay minimum wages and overtime wages because Claimant was erroneously classified as an exempt employee. Claimant sought $175,000 for unpaid wages, Labor Code penalties, interest and attorneys’ fees. Respondent employer contested liability and that Claimant was owed any additional wages or other damages.