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Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 19
Ultracare Services Faces Class Action Over 7 California Labor Code Violations
Updated
Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 19

Ultracare Services Faces Class Action Over 7 California Labor Code Violations

1 articles · Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 19

Summary

  • Los Angeles attorneys filed a class action in California state court accusing Ultracare Services LLC of seven labor violations, including unpaid minimum and overtime wages, missed breaks and late wage payments.
  • Section 2802 reimbursement claims sit at the center of the case, with the complaint alleging employees had to use personal cellphones for work and were not repaid for those business expenses.
  • The suit says those unreimbursed costs also contributed to inaccurate itemized wage statements, adding to alleged violations under Labor Code sections including 201-203, 226, 226.7, 233, 246, 510, 512, 1194, 1197, 1197.1 and 2802.
  • Case No. 26STCV16588 is pending in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where the claims could expose the home health care company to civil penalties if the allegations are proven.

Insights

Beyond paychecks, how do lawsuits like Ultracare's impact the vulnerable patients who depend on daily care?
With multi-million dollar fines now common, is California's home health care industry on the verge of a crisis?