Labor/Employment,
California Supreme Court
Feb. 20, 2019
Ruling will significantly limit remedies in wage and hour cases
In a decision that significantly narrows an employee’s remedies for wage and hour claims, the California Supreme Court unanimously held that an employee may not bring claims against a third-party payroll provider for breach of contract, negligence or negligent misrepresentation.
Eileen R. Ridley
Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP
Phone: (415) 434-4484
Email: eridley@foley.com
Santa Clara Univ SOL; Santa Clara CA
In a decision that significantly narrows an employee's remedies for wage and hour claims, the California Supreme Court unanimously held that an employee may not bring claims against a third-party payroll provider for breach of contract, negligence or negligent misrepresentation. Goonewardene v. ADP, LLC, 2019 DJDAR 1148 (Cal. Feb. 7, 2019).
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