Interglobo Logistics Class Action Brings Up Meal, and Rest Breaks Claims

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In recent news, Interglobo has been accused of violating meal and rest break labor laws. The class action lists multiple labor law violations.

The Case: Rogan Ghazarian v. Interglobo Logistics

The Court: US District Court for the Central District of California

The Case No.: 24STCV04814

The Plaintiff: Rogan Ghazarian v. Interglobo Logistics

The plaintiff in the case, Rogan Ghazarian, claims that Interglobo Logistics allegedly failed to pay its employees' wages accurately for all their hours. Ghazarian filed the class action complaint on behalf of himself and others in a similar situation with the company.

The Defendants: Rogan Ghazarian v. Interglobo Logistics

The case, Rogan Ghazarian v. Interglobo Logistics, allegedly violated numerous Sections in the California Labor Codes: §§ 201, 202, 203, 204, 210, 226, 226.7, 510, 512, 558, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 1198, & 2802. The allegations listed in the complaint include:

  • Failing to pay minimum wage

  • Failing to pay overtime wages

  • Failing to provide employees with regular meal breaks and rest periods

  • Failing to pay wages when due

  • Failing to provide accurate itemized wage statements

  • Failing to reimburse workers when they purchase a necessary work expense using their own money

Why Would a California Employee Refuse to Provide Legally Required Breaks and Rest Periods?

There are various reasons why some California employers may not adhere to the state's rest break and meal period regulations. 1) a misinterpretation of California's labor laws can lead employers to mistakenly believe they are in compliance when they are not. 2) Additionally, understaffing might lead some employers to prioritize business needs over compliance, attempting to limit employees' access to breaks. 3) Furthermore, in competitive industries with thin margins, some employers might view the strict enforcement of break periods as a financial burden that affects their bottom line. 4. Lastly, there's also the issue of workplace culture; in environments where taking breaks is implicitly discouraged or where there is a lack of enforcement mechanisms, employees might feel pressured to skip rest periods and meal breaks. These practices, however, expose employers to significant legal risks and penalties.

The Case: Rogan Ghazarian v. Interglobo Logistics

The Interglobo Logistics class action lawsuit is currently pending in the LA County Superior Court of the State of California.

If you have questions about how to file a California meal and rest break lawsuit, please get in touch with Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik DeBlouw L.L.P. Experienced employment law attorneys are ready to assist you in various law firm offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Chicago.