The California Division
of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) has cited several
finding numerous labor law violations at five restaurants—including gross
underreporting of payroll taxes, not paying proper minimum wage and overtime,
not providing itemized wage deduction statements and legally required meal and
rest periods, and violations of child labor restrictions. The restaurants cited
are S.B. King Buffet, Inc., in San Bernardino; Moreno Buffet and New Grand
Buffet, both in Moreno Valley; Mr. Lu’s Buffet, Inc., in Temecula; and Western Buffet,
Inc., in Norwalk.
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.
The 4-month DLSE
investigation found that most of the restaurants employed 8 to 10 workers who
were typically required to work 12-hour days, 6 days a week, for less than
minimum wage, with no paid overtime and without required meal and rest breaks.
The agency issued citations on site totaling $36,750 for failure to provide
itemized wage statements and one citation totaling $500 because a minor didn’t
have a work permit. New Labor Commissioner Angela Bradstreet stated: “We will
not allow flagrant violations of our labor laws. These employees are entitled
to be compensated at the rate the law requires, and all
playing field so they can remain competitive, thriving enterprises.”