Ex Staff Sue Kanye West’s School Over Hazardous Conditions and Unpaid Wages
Former staff members of Kanye West’s private Christian school have come forward with shocking allegations of dangerous working conditions and unfair treatment. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, reveals a lack of glass in windows, exposed electrical and telephone wires, and even an electrical fire near a student eating area. Isaiah Meadows, […]
Lumentum Faces $20M Lawsuit Alleging Anti-Asian Bias and Wrongful Termination
San Jose-based tech giant Lumentum is in hot water as it confronts a substantial $20 million lawsuit over accusations of anti-Asian bias and wrongful termination. The Lumentum discrimination lawsuit comes after allegations that the company fired one of its employees, Andre Wong, in response to his vocal advocacy against the alleged discrimination. Wong had been […]
LA Hotel Worker Strike Intensifies: Thousands Walk Off the Job
The labor dispute in Los Angeles involving several thousand hotel workers has intensified as they walked off the job on Monday morning. The LA hotel worker strikes are centered around the issues of wages and staffing levels. They are impacting major hotels near the LAX, causing disruptions for domestic and international travelers during the peak […]
California Childcare Providers Secure Historic Pay Increase
Childcare providers in California are celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as they reach a tentative agreement with the state, represented by the union Child Care Providers United (CCPU). This agreement, set to expire in June 2025, marks a significant milestone for the historically underpaid workforce, predominantly comprised of women of color. The CCPU bargaining team, including […]
California Senator Calls Out Deel For Alleged Employment Misclassification
California Senator Stephen Padilla called the state’s secretary of labor, Stewart Knox, to investigate Deel, a high-profile San Francisco HR startup, following allegations of “brazen employment misclassification.” Padilla referenced a recent Insider investigation into Deel’s treatment of its 2,000-strong workforce and requested a thorough examination by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. Deel, founded in […]
Goodwill Supervisor Arrested for Sexual Assault on Co-Workers
A Goodwill Industries employee in Oklahoma, Mark Davenport, has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting disabled co-workers and warning them to remain silent. The Tulsa Police Department’s Special Victims Unit initiated an investigation following a report from a Goodwill worker who stated that Davenport, her supervisor and “job coach” at a Goodwill Donation Center, had […]
Los Angeles Minimum Wage Is Now the Highest in the US
California can now proudly claim the city with the nation’s highest minimum wage, as West Hollywood mandates a minimum pay rate of $19.08 per hour for all workers. Fox 11 reports that this increase applies to employers with 50 employees or fewer, who previously paid $17, while larger employers had to pay $17.50, and hotel […]
Home Depot Wage Theft Settlement: Company To Pay California Employees $72.5 Million
Home Depot has reached a settlement of $72.5 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging wage theft violations in California. The suit, filed under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), accused the company of failing to compensate employees for time spent walking from the store entrance to the clock-in area and during closing while the […]
California Hotel Workers Prepare for Massive Strike in LA, Orange County, & Phoenix
Thousands of hotel and hospitality workers in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Phoenix metropolitan area are on the verge of a potential strike, prompting a peaceful sit-in at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to prepare for the possibility. Members of Unite Here Local 11 are demanding affordable housing for airport workers, highlighting the nationwide […]
Ford Announces Major Layoffs in North America, 1,000 Affected
Ford Motor Co. is reportedly set to cut at least 1,000 employees in North America, primarily from its engineering department. The company has already begun informing salaried employees about the upcoming job cuts, according to a spokesperson for Ford who spoke to The Wall Street Journal. Managers reportedly held meetings on Monday to notify affected […]
