In recent news, AM Retail Group, Inc. faces allegations of workplace retaliation violating labor law.

The Case: Brenda Cardenas v. AM Retail Group, Inc.

The Court: San Diego County Superior Court

The Case No.: 37-2023-00011858-CU-OE-CTL

The Plaintiff: Brenda Cardenas v. AM Retail Group, Inc.

The plaintiff in the case, Brenda Cardenas, was employed by AM Retail Group, Inc. from January 2022t through April 6, 2022, classified as non-exempt and paid hourly. As an hourly, non-exempt employee, Cardenas was entitled to legally required meal and rest periods, payment of minimum wage, and accurate calculations and payment of overtime wages.

The Defendant: Brenda Cardenas v. AM Retail Group, Inc.

The defendant in the case, AM Retail Group, Inc., is a corporation that owns and operates clothing stores and conducts a substantial amount of business in California.

The Case: Brenda Cardenas v. AM Retail Group, Inc.

According to the complaint, AM Retail Group, Inc. allegedly failed to pay their employees for all the hours under the employer’s control, including when the plaintiff and other employees were required to submit to mandatory COVID-19 screening before clocking in for their shifts. As the time worked off the clock did not qualify for overtime premium payment, the plaintiff also claims that the defendant failed to pay minimum wage and overtime wages for all hours the plaintiff and other eligible class members worked while “off the clock.” In addition to minimum wage and overtime violations, the plaintiff allegedly reported incidences of disability discrimination to HR. According to court documents, the plaintiff was enduring continual pressure, obligations, and mistreatment by supervisors due to her mental and physical state. According to the plaintiff, when HR failed to respond to her complaints, she was forced to resign due to the hostile, discriminatory work environment.

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