The complaint, filed by attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, centers on allegations that the company routinely required staff to work through off-duty breaks. According to the court filing, Case No. 30-2026-01577665-CU-OE-CXC, the defendant allegedly rounded meal period times to circumvent penalty payments, forcing employees to work shifts exceeding five hours without the legally required breaks.

Beyond break violations, the suit claims the company failed to reimburse mandatory work expenses, neglected to pay sick wages, and violated state minimum wage and overtime requirements. The legal action seeks civil penalties under several California Labor Code sections, including 226, 510, and 2802. The firm represents employees seeking to address these alleged business practices in a case that highlights ongoing scrutiny of labor compliance within the veterinary management sector.