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Bet Tzedek, Bush Gottlieb File Class-Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Carwash Workers in Response to Widespread Labor Violations
June 15th, 2008
A class-action lawsuit covering an estimated 250 current and former carwash workers was filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that their employer failed to pay minimum wage, failed to provide overtime pay, and denied meal and rest breaks during shifts, among other violations of state and federal law. Workers report that some employees routinely clocked 10-hour days for less than half the minimum wage, while others received no pay whatsoever and worked solely for tips. The suit names four carwashes owned and operated by brothers Benny and Nisan Pirian: Vermont Hand Wash, Celebrity Car Wash, Hollywood Car Wash and Five Star Car Wash. Pirian-owned...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-06-15)
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