Santa Clara, California — Rocket EMS, Inc. faces an employee class action lawsuit alleging widespread labor law violations, according to a complaint filed March 5, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. Former employee Edgardo Datu Capio initiated the legal action, claiming the company failed to adhere to California Labor and Business and Professions Code regulations.
The lawsuit asserts that Rocket EMS systematically denied employees legally mandated meal and rest breaks. Capio alleges that understaffing and heavy workloads prevented workers from taking breaks, leading to uncompensated overtime. Further accusations include the requirement for employees to work “off-the-clock,” indicating inaccurate timekeeping practices.
Additionally, the complaint claims that Rocket EMS neglected to provide accurate wage statements and failed to reimburse employees for necessary business expenses, such as personal cell phone usage. The lawsuit seeks unpaid wages, penalties for late final wage payments, damages for unpaid minimum wages, reimbursement for expenses, and legal fees.
Capio’s attorneys argue that these practices constitute unfair competition. They have requested that the court certify the case as a class action, enabling all affected employees to pursue collective redress. The lawsuit outlines distinct subclasses of affected workers based on specific grievances.
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