TRS Restaurants Faces Class Action Over Labor Code Violations

The complaint, filed in San Diego Superior Court under Case No. 26CU026275C, claims the restaurant operator routinely required staff to work through scheduled thirty-minute off-duty meal breaks. According to the filing, employees frequently worked shifts exceeding five hours—and in some cases ten hours—without receiving the legally required first or second meal periods. Plaintiffs further allege the company utilized time-rounding practices to suppress penalty payments, effectively forcing staff to forfeit compensation for missed breaks.

Beyond meal period allegations, the lawsuit asserts a violation of California Labor Code § 2802. The firm contends that TRS Restaurants required employees to use personal mobile phones to complete job duties but neglected to provide reimbursement for the associated costs. Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is seeking redress for these labor practices, citing a broader pattern of non-compliance with state wage and labor standards.