In recent news, allegations indicate that Public Health Institute may have violated labor law by failing to adhere to meal and rest break requirements.

The Case: Anysia Taylor v. Public Health Institute

The Court: Alameda County Superior Court

The Case No.: 23CV028034

The Plaintiff: Anysia Taylor v. Public Health Institute

The plaintiff in the case, Anysia Taylor, worked for Public Health Institute from January 2021 to April 2022. Taylor was employed as a non-exempt hourly worker entitled to the protections offered by federal and state labor law, including meal and rest periods, payment of minimum wage, and payment of overtime wages for all time worked. The plaintiff brings the class action wage and hour suit on behalf of herself and other eligible class members seeking losses that resulted from the employer’s policies and practices that violated labor law and failed to compensate non-exempt hourly employees lawfully. According to court documents, the plaintiff claims the defendant retained wages due to the plaintiff and other class members.

The Defendant: Anysia Taylor v. Public Health Institute

The defendant in the case, Public Health Institute, operates programs throughout California intended to improve overall health, equity, and wellness through new research, strengthening partnerships and programs already in place, and supporting and advancing specific public health policies.

The Case: Anysia Taylor v. Public Health Institute

The plaintiffs and eligible class members seek an injunction preventing similar unlawful conduct in the future and relief for economic injuries resulting from Public Health Institute’s allegedly illegal practices and policies.

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