Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against several Metro by T-Mobile stores for allegedly exploiting young workers, including minors as young as 14, by paying them below minimum wage and violating labor laws. The lawsuit claims the stores' owners paid young employees between $13 to $15 per hour while the minimum wage in San Jose is set to be $17.55 in 2024. Furthermore, it alleges lengthy shifts exceeding legal limits, particularly during school days and weekends, ultimately harming workers who are unable to make ends meet.
Santa Clara County is suing multiple Metro by T-Mobile stores for allegedly exploiting young workers, violating labor laws regarding wages, overtime, and permitted working hours.
The lawsuit highlights that teenage workers were paid below minimum wage while also working excessive hours, in direct violation of established labor regulations.
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