United Airlines Faces Class Action Over Alleged California Labor Violations

The complaint, filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court under Case No. CGC-26-638760, accuses the airline of failing to issue accurate itemized wage statements, neglecting to reimburse employees for required work expenses, and withholding sick pay. Plaintiffs claim that staff were frequently required to work shifts exceeding four hours without receiving the mandated ten-minute rest periods required under California law.

According to the legal filing, the airline's practices contravene multiple sections of the California Labor Code, including provisions governing minimum wage, overtime, and the specific requirements of the state's Wage Orders. The litigation asserts that these violations entitle affected employees to civil penalties. Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is currently representing the class, seeking redress for what it describes as a pattern of unfair business practices.