El Proyecto del Barrio was ordered to pay $2.15 million in 2022 to settle allegations that they failed to provide meal and rest breaks, failed to pay for all hours worked, failed to pay overtime, provided inaccurate wage statements, and participated in unfair business practices.
Another class action lawsuit, filed in 2024, was for alleged widespread California Labor Code and unfair business practice violations. The complaint alleges El Proyecto del Barrio failed to pay all minimum, straight time, and overtime wages; failed to provide or properly record duty-free meal and rest periods; failed to timely pay wages upon termination; issued inaccurate wage statements; and failed to reimburse employees for work-related expenses.
