A class action lawsuit has accused the New York-based Center for Employment Opportunities, which helps former prisoners find jobs, of allegedly violating California labor laws in the way it has paid its workers, among other allegations.
The lawsuit was initially filed in Alameda County Superior Court on Jan. 25, but was removed to federal court in San Francisco on March 1.
The class action lawsuit was filed by plaintiff Curtisha Holden on behalf of herself and other allegedly similarly situated individuals.
The lawsuit alleges that CEO failed to provide meal and rest periods, pay minimum and overtime wages, maintain required records, furnish accurate itemized wage statements, indemnify employees for necessary expenditures incurred in discharge of duties, and pay all wages due to discharged and quitting employees.
Holden is seeking unpaid compensation, penalties, interest, attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, as well as equitable, restitution and injunctive relief.
The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Matthew J. Matern and Deanna S. Leifer, of Matern Law Group P.C., of Manhattan Beach.