June 04, 2024
Workers' claims that an oil refinery company didn't pay them for their 12-hour standby shifts can move forward on a class basis, a California federal judge ruled, rejecting the company's argument that it would be impossible to determine who was on standby.
November 29, 2023
Workers' claims that an oil refinery company didn't pay for the time that lapsed between when they entered the refinery and when they arrived at their work units may continue, a California federal judge ruled Wednesday, saying the employees showed the company exercised control during that time.
September 06, 2023
Oil refinery employees scheduled for 12-hour-long standby shifts can proceed with their lawsuit alleging the refinery owes them pay for the time during which they make themselves available, a California federal judge ruled, while trimming a claim that they should be paid for time spent driving company vehicles.