SUMMARY

Plaintiff Genaro Nepomueno, a car washer working for Thousand Oaks Hand Wash, has brought suit against his employer alleging the failure to pay minimum wage and overtime and to provide 30-minute, off-duty meal periods and adequate paycheck stubs. The suit may affect the rights of all employees of Thousand Oaks Hand Wash.

To learn more about the Nepomuceno matter, the following information is at your disposal:

• The Complaint (we have been having technical difficulties with all downloads, so please bear with us)
• The Defendants' Answer
• A Survey SLG would like each Thousand Oaks Hand Wash employee to take
• The laws in question and how affected employees may benefit from this lawsuit

BASIC INFORMATION

• Case Filed: August 8, 2007
• Affects Employees From August 8, 2003 to Present
• Claims Asserted:
  • Unpaid minimum wage
  • Unpaid overtime
  • Missed meal periods
  • Inadequate paycheck stubs
  • Penalties

UPDATES

• July 17, 2008 - The judge denied Defendants' motion to compel discovery responses. The discovery related to the immigration status of the plaintiff. The judge relied on Labor Code section 1171.5, which says that immigration status is irrelevant to a claim for unpaid wages and no discovery shall be permitted into the immigration status of a person who files a claim for unpaid wages.
• July 15, 2008 - Plaintiff Genaro Nepomuceno has filed a motion for class certification. The hearing on the motion will take place on October 14, 2008. Any current or former employees of Thousand Oaks Hand Wash who would like to provide information to Plaintiff's attorney are encouraged to do so.

If you need additional information, email Michael Strauss with your questions. Se habla espanol.