Target Asset Protection Worker Loses Class Bid in Rest Break Row

A former Target Corp. employee lost his bid to proceed on behalf of a class of anti-shoplifting workers who allegedly were denied duty-free rest breaks in compliance with California law.

The Target worker failed to prove class issues predominated under his theories that the retail chain tightly controlled the conditions of his and others’ rest breaks by requiring them to stay on premises and monitor their walkie-talkies while off-duty, the US District Court for the Central District of California said Oct. 25, denying his class certification motion.

Corbin Halley sought to certify a class of California-based asset protection team members. ...