Naranjo v. Spectrum: Meal Break Claims Allowed Despite SCA

Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. addressed whether California labor-law claims could proceed for employees working under a federal contract covered by the Service Contract Act. The plaintiffs alleged violations involving meal and rest breaks, wage statements, additional compensation, and penalties.

The California Court of Appeal rejected the argument that the SCA broadly preempted the state-law claims. It concluded that state requirements providing additional wage and workplace protections could coexist with the federal scheme and remanded several claims for further proceedings. The decision demonstrates that employers performing SCA-covered contracts may need to comply with both federal requirements and applicable state labor protections.

Original article:https://www.whitcomblawpc.com/business-law-blog/naranjo-v.-spectrum-meal-break-claims-allowed-despite-sca