"Plaintiff was required to work off the clock, work through meal and rest periods without compensation, received pay stubs that failed to accurately reflect her hours and premium wages, and was not paid final wages upon separation."
"The allegations in the suit are the first such claims to be made in the restaurant's 48-year history, that they are based on inaccurate, baseless information."
"Beyond this one employee, no other employee at the French Laundry has raised any issues about underpayment. The fact is that the French Laundry complies fully with all California employment laws."
Elena Flores Beteta, a former dishwasher at the French Laundry, has filed a lawsuit alleging wage theft and labor law violations. The suit claims the restaurant failed to pay minimum wage, overtime, and provide required rest breaks. Beteta alleges she worked off the clock and received inaccurate pay stubs. The lawsuit seeks over $35,000 in damages. The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group has called the lawsuit frivolous and claims it complies with California employment laws, stating no other employees have raised similar issues.
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