The online psychic reading industry faces a legal challenge as a former spiritual advisor has filed a class action lawsuit against Kasamba, Inc., accusing the platform of misclassifying its readers as independent contractors. Filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, the lawsuit claims this misclassification allowed Kasamba to evade obligations under California's Labor Code and wage orders, including failing to pay minimum wages and not reimbursing business expenses.
Kasamba, operational since 1999, connects clients with psychic advisors for services via phone, live chat, and email. The lawsuit, however, scrutinizes the company's business model, particularly its treatment of the workforce. Representing the plaintiff, attorney Daniel S. Brome highlighted the core issue: Kasamba's requirement for readers to use its platform while charging them for it, alongside the alleged misclassification and resulting violations.
The case, Simic v. Kasamba, Inc., seeks damages and penalties for the affected readers, potentially setting a precedent for the gig economy, especially in sectors like online psychic readings and counseling. It mirrors broader legal challenges against gig economy companies over worker classification, with outcomes that could influence industry standards.
Handled by Nichols Kaster, LLP and Working Solutions Law Firm, LLC, the lawsuit's progress is anticipated by legal and labor rights circles. A favorable ruling could redefine worker classification in the digital age, underscoring the debate over worker rights in platform-based employment models. For more details on the case, visit https://www.courts.ca.gov.
