A California resident has taken legal action against her former employer, alleging a series of labor law violations that could have significant implications for the company and its employees. Mariah Knight filed a complaint on October 18, 2024, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against TG Administration, LLC. The lawsuit claims the company failed to adhere to several provisions under the California Labor Code and seeks civil penalties through the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA).
Mariah Knight's complaint accuses TG Administration, LLC of multiple labor violations affecting both her and other non-exempt hourly employees in California. The allegations include failure to pay minimum and overtime wages, failure to provide proper meal and rest periods, not maintaining accurate work records, and not reimbursing necessary business expenses. "Defendants maintained a systematic, company-wide policy," Knight asserts in her filing, highlighting that these practices were deliberate and willful. She also contends that the company did not furnish accurate wage statements or pay all earned wages timely upon termination.
Knight's employment with TG Administration spanned from September 2017 until June 28, 2024. During this period, she worked as a Membership Coordinator in Santa Clara County. She alleges that throughout her tenure, she was regularly required to work off-the-clock without compensation and was denied legally mandated meal and rest breaks. For instance, Knight claims she had to assist coworkers during supposed meal periods or run errands for the company without being relieved of duty.
The plaintiff is seeking civil penalties on behalf of herself and other aggrieved employees under PAGA for TG Administration's alleged violations of various sections of the California Labor Code. These include penalties under sections such as 210 for failing to pay wages promptly after termination and 226(a) for not providing accurate wage statements. Additionally, Knight seeks injunctive relief to prevent further violations by the defendant.
The case has been assigned Case No.: 24CV449847 with Judge C. Roman reviewing it initially. Representing Mariah Knight are attorneys Seung L. Yang and Tiffany Hyun from The Sentinel Firm based in Los Angeles. The firm has filed a demand for a jury trial as part of their legal strategy against TG Administration.