Borham

Borham v. Lieberman CA1/5

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMay 16, 2014A136210California2,106 words

Opinion

Opinion

BACKGROUND

Because we ultimately conclude appellants’ failure to provide an adequate record is fatal to their claims on appeal, it is unnecessary to provide a detailed factual summary in this case. In 2007 and 2008, appellants Borham and Sok worked for the Monroe Hotel (the “Monroe”) in part-time positions. Pursuant to their employment contracts, appellants received lodging and meals at the Monroe, and agreed that respondent could deduct credits for such lodging and meals from appellants’ wages. The standard work week was 14.5 hours, which respondent calculated would cover the deductions allowed for room and board under state law. Appellant Borham never received a paycheck from

1 respondent; appellant Sok only received a paycheck when she worked more than 14.5 hours, in which event she received a paycheck for those additional hours only. Appellants filed the present action against respondent, alleging causes of action for violations of state minimum wage laws and the San Francisco Minimum Wage Ordinance (San Francisco Administrative Code, chapter 12R (SFMWO)). Among other things, appellants contended respondent improperly applied California Industrial Welfare Commission (“IWC”)…

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