Jessica Nava v. Rich Products Corporation

I. INTRODUCTION

On August 16, 2018, Jessica Nava (‘Plaintiff’) filed a Complaint in the Los Angeles Superior Court against Defendants Rich Products Corporation dba Jon Donaire Desserts (“Rich Products”), and Human Resources Manager Michael Rodriguez (“Manager Rodriguez’) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges in her Complaint the following claims: (1) Wrongful Termination in violation of Public Policy; (2) Wrongful Termination in violation of California Government Code § 12940(a); (3) Violation of Labor Code §§ 1194, 510(a), and Violation of California Code of Regulations § 11040 (Failure to Pay Overtime Wages); (4) Violation of California Labor Code §§ 226.7, 512, and IWC Wage Order 5 (Failure to Provide Meal and Rest Periods); (5) Violation of Labor Code §§ 201, 203 (Failure to Pay Discharged Employee); (6) Violation of California Labor Code §§ 226.6, 226.8 (Whistleblower); (7) Violation of Labor Code § 226 (Failure to Provide Correct Itemized Statement to Employee); and (8) Violation of Business and Professions Code § 17200 et seq. On December 17, 2018, Defendants removed the instant action to this Court based on federal question and diversity jurisdiction.…