Break Time in California: Lactation Accommodation
Break Time in California: Lactation Accommodations In the vast landscape of break time in California’s labor laws, there exists a cluster of regulations that safeguard employees’ rights during their workdays. There’s nothing like hot food and rest to refresh during work. These laws, while seemingly straightforward, carry significant weight in ensuring the well-being, productivity, and […]
California Workers to Enjoy Expanded Sick Leave in 2024
SACRAMENTO, California — In a pivotal development for California workers, Senate Bill 616, authored by Long Beach Democratic Sen. Lena Gonzalez, pushed a notable change as it comes into effect on January 1st, 2024. This legislation ensures that employees in the state will enjoy an expanded sick leave of five paid days per year, an […]
Ralphs Faces Lawsuit for Workplace Discrimination in California
CALIFORNIA – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the California Department of Civil Rights filed charges against Ralphs, the leading supermarket chain in Southern California, for violating the state’s Fair Equal Opportunities Act. The company is alleged to have denied employment to over 1,000 applicants by inquiring about their criminal backgrounds, thereby contravening the legislation implemented […]
Workplace Bullying in California: How to Fight Back
Workplace Bullying in California: How to Fight Back In the diverse landscape of California’s labor market, employees contribute their skills and talents to drive innovation and growth. Our state’s bustling workplaces should ideally be fertile ground for professional development and personal fulfillment, but beneath the sunshine and prosperity, a deceitful issue becomes more pressing each […]
Worker Loses Life in Fatal Workplace Accident in Orange County
Orange County, California – In a tragic incident on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, a worker lost his life in an accident within a trench at an excavation site in Tustin, according to authorities. Around 10:30 a.m., firefighting teams swiftly responded to the 9800 block of Newport Avenue after receiving news of the incident. Authorities revealed […]
Lizzo Files Motion to Dismiss Harassment Lawsuit
Lizzo’s legal team is working to prevent a harassment lawsuit from proceeding to court. In September, fashion designer Asha Daniels, who collaborated on-stage costumes for Lizzo and was part of her tour, made serious allegations about a “sexually charged and unsafe work culture” involving Lizzo and others. Daniels, in an NBC News interview, claimed to […]
Termination Due to Disability: Can Fired Employees Sue?
Termination Due to Disability: Can Fired Employees Sue? Losing your job is never easy, but when it happens because of a disability, it can feel even more unjust. A disability is a medical condition that limits a person’s ability to engage in a major life activity. Fortunately, California law provides protection against wrongful termination due […]
Activision Blizzard to Pay $55 Million in Settlement for Workplace Discrimination
Activision Blizzard has reached a historic settlement with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, committing to pay almost $55 million to address serious allegations of discrimination against women in the video game industry. The workplace discrimination settlement, announced prominently on Friday, December 15, 2023, is pending court approval. Of the total sum, approximately […]
LinkedIn Corp. Agrees to Pay $6.75 Million in Class Action Lawsuit
LinkedIn Corp. has agreed to disburse $6.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated its fiduciary duties in administering a participant-directed 401(k) plan. This settlement will impact over 17,000 current and former employees, as per recently filed court documents. The accusation contends that the social network acted “imprudently” by selecting riskier […]
Michigan Tribunal Orders Payments and Training in Case of Workplace Retaliation
A Federal ruling in Michigan mandates actions against the owner of a Haslett assisted living facility for allegedly threatening to fire three employees suspected of cooperating with a US Department of Labor investigation. The order includes participation in anti-retaliation federal regulations training, along with payment of back wages and damages. On December 11, 2023, District […]
