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California Employment Law Glossary

Class Action Lawsuit
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A class action lawsuit allows a group of employees with the same or substantially similar legal claims against a common employer to proceed together as a class, with a single named plaintiff representing the class as a whole. Class actions are frequently used in California to address systemic wage theft, meal and rest break violations, and misclassification that affects dozens or hundreds of workers. Class certification, if granted, can be enormously powerful in driving employer settlement.


Frequently Asked Questions

A class action lets one or more named employees represent a larger group with the same claims against a common employer, rather than each affected worker filing separately.

An employment attorney can research whether a class action already exists against your employer and advise whether joining it, or pursuing an individual claim, better fits your situation.

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If your employer's illegal practices have harmed many workers, a class action may be the most powerful remedy. Contact us for a free case review.
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