FLSA Collective Action
LAFD
On June 2, 2025, the Court approved a settlement for 9.5 million dollars for collective members. For more information on the settlement, please visit the update HERE
On February 10, 2023, Los Angeles Fire Department (“LAFD”) firefighters and paramedics filed a putative collective action against the City of Los Angeles for unpaid overtime. The named plaintiffs brought the case on behalf of themselves, and others similarly situated, in the following job positions: Firefighter III, Paramedic, Firefighter III Paramedic, Apparatus Op., Engineer, Fire Captain I, Fire Captain II, Fireboat Pilot, Fireboat Mate, Helicopter Pilot I, Helicopter Pilot II, Helicopter Pilot III, Helicopter, Pilot IV, and Helicopter Pilot V.
The Complaint alleges that the City of Los Angeles has a policy and practice of employing Plaintiffs and other similarly situated individuals for up to an hour and a half, and sometimes more, past the end of their shift, without paying them any wages for that work time, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). It seeks to hold the City of Los Angeles accountable to these workers for unpaid overtime premium pay for up to three years, liquidated (double) damages, and other statutorily permitted relief.
This Case is entitled: Gonzalez et al, v. City of Los Angeles | 5:23−cv−00222−SSS−SHK
FAQ’s
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A: Please see our settlement case update for more information.
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A: Yes. We are working on this case jointly with Nichols Kaster, PLLP. For more information, please visit their website here: https://www.nka.com/about/
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A: This is a potential collective action under federal law. The idea behind a collective action is that it allows one or more people to sue on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated people who have similar claims. Early in the case, we will file a motion with the Court asking for authorization to distribute notice of the case to all LAFD firefighters who could be affected by the case
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A: The length of this kind of lawsuit varies from case to case, but they typically last two to four years.
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A: United States District Court, Central District of California
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A: If you feel if you were unfairly compensated, and are not previously included in our collective action, please contact our office.
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A: Please contact lafdforms@nka.com or call our office at (855) 588-7664.
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