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Employment Lawsuit Filed Against Versum Materials US
Attorneys allege violations of California labor laws regarding meal and rest periods
Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:21am
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A lawsuit over alleged labor law violations in the high-tech manufacturing sector exposes the complex legal landscape companies must navigate to protect worker rights.Santa Clara TodayA class action lawsuit has been filed against Versum Materials US, LLC, a supplier of chemicals and gases for the semiconductor industry, alleging the company violated California labor laws by failing to provide legally required meal and rest periods for its employees. The lawsuit, filed by the San Francisco employment law firm Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, is currently pending in the San Francisco County Superior Court.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing issues around employee meal and rest period requirements, which are intended to protect worker health and safety. It also raises questions about potential labor law violations in the high-tech manufacturing sector, where productivity demands can sometimes clash with worker protections.
The details
According to the lawsuit, Versum Materials US, LLC allegedly required employees to work during their meal periods, preventing them from taking the legally mandated 30-minute off-duty breaks. The company is also accused of failing to provide second meal periods for shifts longer than 10 hours, as well as rounding meal period times to avoid paying penalties to workers. Additionally, the lawsuit claims the company did not reimburse employees for using their personal cell phones for work purposes.
- The class action lawsuit, Case No. 26CV487185, was filed on April 15, 2026 in the San Francisco County Superior Court.
The players
Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP
A San Francisco-based employment law firm that filed the class action lawsuit against Versum Materials US, LLC.
Versum Materials US, LLC
A supplier of high-purity chemicals, gases, and delivery equipment for the semiconductor industry, which is accused of violating California labor laws.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on a future date whether to certify the class action lawsuit.
The takeaway
This lawsuit underscores the importance of companies in the high-tech manufacturing sector adhering to California's strict labor laws regarding meal and rest periods, as well as properly reimbursing employees for work-related expenses. Failure to do so can result in significant legal consequences.
