Thomas Keller’s French Laundry Facing Lawsuit Over Labor Violations

French Laundry Hit With Class-Action Labor Suit Alleging Break and Wage Violations

A former dishwasher at the French Laundry in Yountville has filed a lawsuit on behalf of 50 other employees alleging that the restaurant routinely violates state law around mandatory break times and resting facilities, and that it also failed to pay the minimum wage or overtime.The lawsuit was filed last week, on March 19, by the Glendale-based Koul Law Firm, as the Press Democrat was first to report. The named plaintiff is Elena Flores Beteta, …

Thomas Keller’s French Laundry Facing Lawsuit Over Labor Violations

One of the world’s most famous restaurants is facing a legal battle in Napa County. A former dishwasher has filed a lawsuit against Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry, alleging widespread violations of the California Labor Code. According to the Press Democrat, the complaint, filed in Napa Superior Court, claims the Yountville landmark failed to pay minimum wage and overtime, and denied staff proper rest breaks. Representing over 50 employees, t…