California Labor Unions Push for Unemployment Benefits during Strikes
On August 22, California labor unions united with Senators Anthony Portantino, Maria Elena Durazo, and Assemblymember Chris Holden, introducing a new priority labor bill, SB 799. This legislation aims to offer unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to union members who have been on strike for more than two weeks. Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chief Officer of the […]
West Hollywood Restaurant Faces Double Crisis: Safety Concerns and Minimum Wage Hike
In light of the recent increase in minimum wage to $19.08 per hour in West Hollywood, Lucian Tudor, the CEO of the renowned La Boheme restaurant, has regretfully announced the layoff of all busboy positions. The announcement was made ahead of a city council meeting set for Monday, August 21, 2023, and was accompanied by […]
Koreatown Workers Rally for Fair Wages Amid Discrimination Claims
In the heart of Koreatown, LA, grocery store workers like Antonia Gonzalez from Hannam Chain are raising their voices against alleged workplace discrimination and inadequate pay. Despite being deemed essential during the pandemic, many immigrant wage workers continue to face exploitation. Gonzalez, once a dedicated kitchen worker at Hannam Chain, was abruptly shifted to a […]
Santa Clara’s Innovative Push to Recover Unpaid Wages for Workers
Santa Clara County, the Bay Area’s most populous, is stepping up to tackle a statewide issue: employers who dodge wage settlements even after being legally mandated to pay. While many businesses cheat their employees and then elude payment by restructuring or hiding assets, Santa Clara has devised a unique strategy to hold the food retail […]
Catering Giant Slapped with $1.2M Fine Over Worker Rehire Failures
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has fined Flying Food Group a staggering $1.2 million. The Inglewood-based airport caterer allegedly neglected to rehire 21 staff members laid off amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a violation of the state’s Right to Recall law. The majority of the affected employees worked at the company’s Los Angeles International Airport location, […]
UFC Fighters Granted Class-Action Status in Wage Suppression Lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware in Nevada granted class-action status to over 1,200 martial arts fighters suing the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for allegedly suppressing their earnings. The potential damages range between $811 million to $1.6 billion. The fighters, who competed in UFC-promoted events from December 2010 to June 2017, allege that the Nevada-based Zuffa, […]
Prison Guard Files Lawsuit After Tragic Stillbirth; Texas Challenges Fetal Rights
Texas officials are challenging the legal rights of an “unborn child” in response to a lawsuit from a prison guard, Salia Issa. Issa, who suffered a stillbirth, attributes the tragedy to the prison’s refusal to allow her medical leave during a pregnancy emergency. The state’s stance seems inconsistent with its prior anti-abortion arguments, insisting that […]
San Jose Flooring Mogul Faces Jail Time For Withholding Overtime Wages
A shocking revelation in San Jose has the owner of All Bay Floor facing jail time after being found guilty of withholding a staggering $1 million in overtime wages from workers. On top of this wage violation, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced that the owner manipulated his payroll, minimizing worker’s compensation premiums. […]
Los Angeles Labor Strike: City Workers Take to the Streets
Los Angeles faced a significant worker strike as over 11,000 municipal employees, under the banner of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721, halted services for 24 hours. This walkout marked one of the most substantial city worker protests in recent memory. From mechanics to lifeguards, workers assembled in powerful displays of unity at […]
LAPD and City Reach Tentative Agreement to Boost Recruitment and Retention
A provisional agreement to boost recruitment and retention efforts has been announced between the city and the union representing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers. The deal, revealed by Mayor Karen Bass, aims to address the current LAPD hiring and retention crisis by improving starting salaries and providing incentives. Staffing at the LAPD has […]
