Updated
Updated · Law360 · Jul 15
Northrop Grumman Faces California Suit Over 30-Minute Meal Deduction
Updated
Updated · Law360 · Jul 15

Northrop Grumman Faces California Suit Over 30-Minute Meal Deduction

2 articles · Updated · Law360 · Jul 15

Summary

  • A proposed class action and Private Attorneys General Act suit alleges Northrop Grumman denied California workers full pay.
  • The complaint says the company rounded recorded time, automatically deducted 30-minute meal periods and required employees to perform off-the-clock work.
  • The case targets wage-and-hour practices in California, potentially exposing Northrop Grumman to classwide claims and PAGA penalties if the allegations are upheld.

Insights

Could Northrop Grumman executives face personal liability for the company's alleged wage violations?
Are automated payroll systems creating a new wave of wage theft lawsuits against major corporations?
How will California's recent legal reforms impact the outcome of this major lawsuit against Northrop Grumman?