California Embraces Biweekly Pay for State Workers Amidst Inflation
California state workers may soon bid farewell to their monthly paydays as the state legislature paves the way for a switch to biweekly paychecks. Tucked within the Assembly’s floor report of the 2023-24 state budget package, Senate Bill 130 grants approval to overhaul the existing Uniform Payroll Cycle and implement a traditional biweekly system. This […]
Jon & Vinny’s Service Fee Policy Dispute Raises Questions for Restaurant Industry
A lawsuit filed against Jon & Vinny’s, the renowned Los Angeles restaurant, has put the spotlight on their service fee policy. Servers claim that the 18% service fee added to checks should be paid directly to them as gratuity. However, owners argue that the service fee policy was always transparent and fees were intended to […]
Starbucks Workers Strike Over “Limited” Pride Decorations
Over 3,000 Starbucks employees in 150+ locations are striking nationwide as the union accuses the company of restricting Pride Month decorations. The Starbucks Workers United union denies allegations from Starbucks, maintaining that the company changed its policy on Pride decor. Starting with workers at the Seattle flagship roastery on Friday, the Starbucks workers strike will […]
California Doctor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on a Co-Worker
A California-based Indian-American doctor, Rachandeep Singh, is facing charges of sexual assault after being accused of inappropriately touching a co-worker at a medical facility. Singh, who served as the medical director at the River Pointe Post-Acute Care Facility in Carmichael, was arrested at the San Francisco International Airport on June 17 and later released on […]
California Gig Worker Compensation: Uber, Lyft Drivers May Be Owed Millions Due To Pay Error
App-based gig workers in California, such as Uber and Lyft drivers, may be entitled to significant compensation due to an overlooked clause in their compensation rules. Senior contributor Sergio Avedian and driver Pablo Gomez discovered that drivers should receive a few cents per mile driven, according to the law. However, these adjustments were not made, […]
Amazon California Worker Strike: Contractors’ Staff Demand Better Work Conditions
Delivery drivers and dispatchers working for an Amazon contractor in Palmdale, California, have taken a bold step by initiating a strike against the company. More than 80 workers, who recently became members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in April, are demanding that Amazon address issues related to wages and working conditions. This strike marks […]
Bohemian Grove Faces Wage Theft Lawsuit, Elite Club Accused of Exploiting Workers
Former valets who worked at the secretive and elite Bohemian Grove club in California have filed a lawsuit alleging unfair labor practices. The workers claim they were subjected to 16-hour workdays without breaks and were not paid overtime or minimum wages. The lawsuit accuses the club of numerous labor law violations, including falsifying payroll records […]
Workers File Lawsuit Against California Agency Over Unemployment Benefit Denials
Two Bay Area workers have initiated a class action lawsuit against the highly criticized California Employment Development Department (EDD), responsible for handling unemployment insurance. The workers claim that the EDD violated their rights by retroactively denying their benefits and providing confusingly worded notification letters. This lawsuit has the potential to impact numerous workers who have […]
CA Atty General Files Lawsuit Against Care Specialist HCS for Misclassifying Workers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against Care Specialist HCS Inc., formerly known as TLC Home Care Services, and its previous operators, accusing them of violating labor laws by misclassifying in-home care workers as independent contractors instead of employees. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, claims […]
Southern California Public Radio Faces Staff Cuts Amid Revenue Shortfall and Podcast Pullback
Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) plans to cut over 10% of its staff positions due to a revenue shortfall caused by a decline in Hollywood studio advertising. The CEO, Herb Scannell, announced that 21 out of approximately 175 positions will be eliminated, primarily affecting administrative staff, producers, and technicians. The decision over the Southern California […]
