In a significant legal filing, an individual has brought forth allegations against a roofing company for numerous labor law violations, including retaliation and wrongful termination. The complaint was filed by Martin Reyes in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, on December 17, 2024, against Two Rivers Roofing Inc. The lawsuit outlines multiple grievances related to wage disputes and employment practices.
Martin Reyes claims that during his tenure with Two Rivers Roofing from October 2022 through December 2023, he was subjected to several labor law violations. According to the complaint, Reyes was not compensated for overtime work despite regularly working beyond standard hours. He also alleges that the company failed to provide necessary meal and rest breaks as mandated by law. "Defendants never paid Plaintiff the meal period premiums required by Labor Code § 226.7," the complaint states. Furthermore, Reyes accuses Two Rivers Roofing of not reimbursing him for work-related expenses such as fuel costs incurred while using his personal vehicle for business purposes.
The plaintiff's allegations extend to wrongful termination claims. In December 2023, after raising concerns about unpaid wages with his supervisor Arazate Rios, Reyes asserts that he was retaliated against and subsequently terminated from his position. This action is alleged to be in direct violation of California Labor Code § 98.6 which protects employees from retaliation when they complain about unpaid wages.
Reyes is seeking a comprehensive range of remedies from the court. These include compensation for unpaid wages and damages due to emotional distress caused by wrongful termination. Additionally, he seeks punitive damages under various sections of the California Labor Code and Business & Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq., which address unfair business practices.
The legal team representing Martin Reyes is led by Kasim Idrees from Employment Law Assist, APC based in Woodland Hills, CA. The case has been assigned Case No.: 24 ORPSS ar in the Superior Court of California for Sacramento County.