Immigrant Children Faces Workplace Fatality Due to Lack of Regulation
At just 16 years old, Duvan Thomas Pérez suffered a fatal accident while working in a slaughterhouse in Mississippi. The company Mar-Jac, responsible for the site, faced a fine of just $212,646 and 17 safety citations, highlighting the lack of significant consequences. Experts, dismayed by this tragedy and others like it, are calling for stronger […]
California Popeyes Franchise Pays $212k for Labor Violations
CALIFORNIA – An investigation conducted by the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has revealed illegal practices in a franchise of the renowned fast-food chain Popeyes. The owner of this franchise, with locations in Oakland, Tracy, and Newark, was found to be hiring minors as young as 13, as well as having […]
Fatal Work Accident on Marvel Studios Set
Studio City, California – A crew member working on the Marvel Studios series “Wonder Man” tragically lost his life following an accident on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in the morning at CBS Radford Studios in Studio City. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, unfortunately lost his life while performing his duties as a […]
LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination: Protections for Employees
In today’s diverse and inclusive society, LGBTQ workplace discrimination remains a pressing issue. LGBTQ employees often face various forms of discrimination, ranging from explicit bias to subtle micro-aggressions. Fortunately, both federal and state laws offer protections to ensure that LGBTQ employees are treated fairly and equitably in California workplaces. In this blog, we will delve […]
California Attorney General Sues Company for Alleged Wage Theft
CALIFORNIA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken legal action against a construction subcontractor company operating in several counties across the state. The subcontractor company, West Coast Drywall & Company, headquartered in Riverside, faces allegations of multiple labor violations and alleged wage theft affecting thousands of workers. Miguel Gonzalez, who worked as a drywall […]
Violation of Retirement Laws in San Francisco
San Francisco, California – The United States Department of Labor has secured a default judgment against Paul G. Fillet DMD Inc. and Dr. Paul G. Fillet for illegally withdrawing over $85,000 in retirement funds from employees of an employer-sponsored plan and abandoning the plan, leaving two participants without access to approximately $160,000 in retirement savings. […]
SpaceX Faces Negligence Lawsuit After Rocket Engine Incident
Elon Musk and his company SpaceX are in the spotlight of a negligence lawsuit following an accident that left a worker severely injured. The victim’s wife, Ydy Cabada, has filed a lawsuit in a state court in Los Angeles, California, on behalf of her husband, Francisco Cabada, who has been in a coma for over […]
Mental Health Discrimination: Can I Be Fired For Mental Illness?
Mental health awareness has been on the rise in recent years, and society is gradually recognizing the importance of addressing mental health issues. However, many Californian employees still have the question: Can I be fired for mental illness? In this blog, we will explore the complex issue of mental health discrimination in the workplace, whether […]
California Restaurant Fined Over $800,000 for Illegal Wage Practices
CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Labor has ruled that a restaurant in California must pay $824,405 in back wages and damages compensation to over a hundred workers following an investigation that uncovered illegal wage practices. The investigation conducted by the department’s Wage and Hour Division found that the restaurant owner, Juan Francisco Fonseca, operator […]
Cheesecake Factory Pay $1 Million for Wage Violations
CALIFORNIA – The Cheesecake Factory chain and two cleaning contractors have collectively disbursed $1 million as part of a historic agreement related to wage violations that impacted hundreds of workers. California Labor Commissioner Lilia García-Brower is set to announce this milestone in San Diego, highlighting the importance of ensuring that companies and their contractors operate […]
