LA Media Company Loses Appeal, Must Pay Whistleblower $7M in Retaliation Suit
A whistleblower retaliation lawsuit involving a Los Angeles-based media and entertainment firm culminated in a successful appeal for the plaintiff. The California appellate court upheld a whopping $7 million jury award for the employee, who the company dismissed for raising ;concerns about unsafe working conditions. The company, initially focusing on internet programming, pivoted to hologram […]
Grammy Star Lizzo Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Workplace Misconduct
Grammy-awarded artist Lizzo, known off-stage as Melissa Viviane Jefferson, and her production enterprise, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., are facing a legal storm as three of her former backup dancers launched a lawsuit against them. The complaint also involves Shirlene Quigley, head of Lizzo’s dance crew. The plaintiffs, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, […]
California Law on Work Breaks
California Law on Work Breaks In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, the concept of taking regular work breaks may sometimes be overlooked or undervalued. However, work breaks are not merely a luxury or a distraction from productivity; they are an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy and efficient workforce. These intervals of rest during the […]
