The legal action, filed under Case No. 30-2026-01584493-CU-OE-CXC, claims that Heytea USA management required staff to work through scheduled meal periods and failed to provide legally mandated second breaks during shifts exceeding ten hours. Plaintiffs further allege that the company engaged in rounding practices to mask these violations and avoid penalty payments, effectively forcing workers to forfeit their break time without compensation.

Beyond meal period grievances, the lawsuit addresses the company's handling of business expenses. Employees claim they were required to utilize personal cellular devices to complete job duties without receiving the reimbursement or indemnification required under California Labor Code § 2802. The firm representing the plaintiffs is currently seeking additional information from other potential class members regarding these business practices.