A jury in Alameda County has slapped Wal-Mart with a $172 million
verdict for denying employees legally required lunch breaks. The
verdict came in after just three days of juror deliberation,
following a four-month trial in the class-action lawsuit, which
filed back in 2002 against the retail giant. Wal-Mart has said it
plans to appeal.
Check out the upcoming February issue of the California Employer
Advisor for a full report on this case.
Getting employees to take meal periods when they’re supposed to,
and accounting correctly for breaks taken–or not taken–can be a
thorny issue. How does this play out at your organization? Share
your stories and get tips from your fellow employers in the
California Employer Forum.
The HR Management & Compliance Report: How To Comply with California Wage & Hour Law, explains everything you need to know to stay in compliance with the state’s complex and ever-changing rules, laws, and regulations in this area. Coverage on bonuses, meal and rest breaks, overtime, alternative workweeks, final paychecks, and more.