Kroger, Ralphs Sued for Underpaying Workers for Missed Breaks

Kroger Co. and Ralphs Grocery Co. are facing accusations that they violated California law by shortchanging more than 10,000 grocery store and warehouse employees on meal and rest break premium wages, in a new federal lawsuit.

The proposed class action was brought by Eric Diaz, who worked at a Ralphs warehouse for 12-plus years, on behalf of similarly situated employees in California.

Kroger and Ralphs maintained a uniform policy of failing to pay premium wages for missed meal and rest breaks at workers’ regular rate of pay, according to the complaint filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the ...