Five Guys Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wages and Breaks in California

[California] Five Guys, the gourmet burger chain, may finally be settling a class-action lawsuit that has been ongoing for nearly five years. The lawsuit, brought by a former “manager-in-training” and a class of 2,206 employees, alleged that workers at Five Guys locations in California were not provided with meal and rest breaks as required by […]
Community Hospice of Modesto Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Wages

[Modesto, CA] Community Hospice of Modesto, a nonprofit hospice organization that was recently recognized as one of the best places to work in the region, is facing a class-action lawsuit filed in Stanislaus County Superior Court. The suit alleges that the organization failed to pay overtime and other wages to its employees, as well as […]
Reporting Employer Retaliation: How To Fight Back

Reporting Employer Retaliation: How To Fight Back Reporting employer retaliation is a scary situation, but it is an important step to protect your rights as an employee. Retaliation can come in many forms, including demotion, harassment, or termination, and it is often in response to an employee’s protected activity, such as discrimination complaints or whistleblowing. […]