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Court granted in part and denied in part plaintiffs' motion for protective order in a wage and hour class action. Court prohibited Fresh Harvest from communicating directly with plaintiffs but denied a blanket prohibition on communications with putative class members, instead imposing narrower restrictions on communications regarding waivers, releases, and litigation.
Saramiento v. Fresh Harvest, Inc. – Plain English Summary
What Happened
Workers at Fresh Harvest, Inc. filed a class action lawsuit claiming the company failed to pay them fairly. The workers asked the court to stop the company from contacting them directly while the case was ongoing.
What the Court Decided
The court partially agreed with the workers. It ordered Fresh Harvest to stop communicating directly with the workers who filed the lawsuit. However, the court rejected a broader ban on contacting other workers who might be part of the class action. Instead, the court set narrower limits: Fresh Harvest cannot contact workers about signing agreements, releasing claims, or the lawsuit itself—but other communications were allowed.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that courts will protect workers involved in wage theft lawsuits from direct employer pressure, at least to some degree. However, employers can still reach out to other workers who haven't formally joined the case. Workers in similar situations should understand that while courts offer some protection from contact, that protection may be limited and shouldn't prevent them from seeking legal help.
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