Former Apple retail employees have filed a class action suit in California over rest breaks and poor treatment.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all people employed in non-exempt (hourly paid) “Genius” positions in San Francisco County Superior Court on September 15, 2009. A website gives more details on the suit.
“Apple has enjoyed an advantage over its competition and imposes a resultant disadvantage on its “Genius” employees by failing to authorize, permit and provide statutorily mandated rest breaks as required by law.”
“In addition, although Defendants are aware that Geniuses are not being permitted to take breaks, they have failed and refused to compensate Geniuses for missed rest breaks.”
The suit aims to recover unpaid wages, penalties, an injunction and other equitable relief and fees and costs for the period of September 15, 2005 to present.
If you are a Genius and want to talk in anonymity about the break issue at Apple retail stores, contact us.
Via 9to5 Mac
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