The Office of the Labor Commissioner and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Join Forces to Combat Wage Theft on Catalina Island
Los Angeles, California – The Office of the Labor Commissioner has partnered with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to bring justice against two business owners on Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles. The owners, Jack Tucey and Yueh Mei “Nora” Tucey, face charges of grand theft of labor, conspiracy to commit grand […]
Nurse Trapped in MRI Machine in California
California – The incident that left a nurse trapped between an MRI machine and a hospital bed has rocked the foundations of a medical center in California. The harrowing story of her struggle for survival has captured the attention of many. Ainah Cervantes recounted the distressing moments when the bed was pushing her dangerously, with […]
Employee Non-Compete Agreements in California Now Prohibited
Employee Non-Compete Agreements in California Now Prohibited California is renowned for its robust pro-employee orientation in employment law, which can be traced back to its unique historical, political, and socio-economic landscape. Historically, the state’s progressive political movements and strong influence from labor unions have consistently championed workers’ rights and protections, prompting legislative responses, ensuring enhanced […]
Federal Raid at Viva Supermarkets, Owned by Sean Loloee, Sacramento City Councilmember [Sacramento, CA]
Sacramento, California – Last week, federal agents conducted raids at three Viva supermarkets in Sacramento, along with searches at Sean Loloee’s residence in Hagginwood, his wife’s house in Granite Bay, and his office in Natomas. The raid is believed to be linked to allegations of salary withholdings and other labor violations brought to light in […]
Uber and Lyft Cannot Force Arbitration of California Claims, Court Rules
The California Court of Appeal recently ruled that Uber and Lyft cannot compel arbitration in claims brought in civil enforcement actions by the state and the Labor Commissioner through the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. The court emphasized that the State and the Labor Commissioner are not parties to the arbitration agreements between Uber and […]
Variety Retail Store Agrees to Pay $1 Million for Labor Discrimination
In a recent announcement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that a variety retail store has agreed to pay a sum of 1 million dollars as a resolution for a lawsuit filed against it. The lawsuit alleged that the store’s hiring process violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination […]
Composer Danny Elfman Accused of Sexual Harassment: New Lawsuit Filed
Renowned composer Danny Elfman is now facing a second accusation of sexual harassment in a lawsuit recently filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles. The details of this new lawsuit present troubling similarities with a previous case that came to light last July. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe XX, has revealed that the […]
California Right to Recall Law: Hyatt Regency Long Beach Ordered to Pay $4.8 Million to Dismissed Workers
Hyatt Regency Long Beach has been instructed by the California Labor Commissioner (CLC) to pay nearly $4.8 million to its employees who were supposed to be reinstated under the recently expanded Right to Recall law. According to a press release issued by the Department of Labor Relations, the California hotel had laid off 25 employees […]
Federal Investigation Recovers $469,000 in Back Wages and Damages for Former Employees of a Northern California Restaurant Chain
Bay Area, California – A federal investigation into labor violations has resulted in the recovery of more than $469,000 in back wages and damages in a recent case of improper payment practices at a well-known Northern California restaurant chain. The payment practices of the restaurant chain denied 114 workers their fully earned wages across five […]
Kaiser Permanente Resumes Negotiations Amid Labor Disputes and Strikes [Los Angeles, CA]
LOS ANGELES, California – After a pause, Kaiser Permanente and the union representing its healthcare staff returned to the negotiation table on Thursday, following a significant 72-hour strike involving 75,000 employees, including nurses, medical technicians, and support staff. The discussions took place in a San Francisco Bay-area hotel, with representatives from both the company and […]
