Restaurant Chain Closes After Child Labor Violations in CA
Napa, California — A Northern California Mexican restaurant chain has permanently shut down following federal investigations that revealed child labor violations and led to nearly $50,000 in fines. C Casa, which operated locations in Napa, Emeryville, and San Ramon, announced the closure on January 1 via its website and social media. “For the past 15 […]
Tehachapi Dispatcher Wins $54K in Workplace Harassment Case
Sacramento, California — The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has announced a voluntary $54,000 settlement between the City of Tehachapi and a police dispatcher over allegations of retaliation and harassment. The agreement also mandates that all staff at the Tehachapi Police Department, including managers and supervisors, undergo training on California’s civil rights protections. Kevin Kish, […]
Disney Settles $233 Million Wage Theft Case in California
Anaheim, California — The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $233 million to settle a significant wage theft lawsuit filed by Disneyland workers, marking California’s largest such case to date. The settlement was reached on Friday and follows a legal battle five years ago when workers accused Disney of disregarding Anaheim’s minimum wage law. […]
Holiday Shift: Workers’ Rights for Christmas & New Year
The holiday season can be busy, especially for workers in industries that require a holiday shift. While many enjoy time off with family, others work long hours to keep essential services running. For these employees, understanding their rights under California labor laws is crucial. Knowing how laws address unpaid wages, job duties, and hour issues […]
19 Car Washes Fined $1.3M for Wage Theft Violations
Los Angeles, California— The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has issued $1.3 million in fines against 19 car washes in Los Angeles and Orange counties for wage theft violations and civil penalties. These businesses were found to have engaged in illegal practices affecting approximately 960 workers. The bulk of the fines, totaling $810,920, were directed […]
Lawsuit Filed Against Save Mart Over Wage Theft Allegations
Chico, California — A Chico resident has filed a lawsuit against The Save Mart Companies, alleging wage theft and violations of California labor laws. Joseph Christiansen claims that the grocery chain misclassified him and other employees as exempt salaried workers to avoid paying overtime wages. He asserts that this misclassification allowed Save Mart to require […]
California Charges Company for Multiple Labor Law Violations
Los Angeles, California — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed 31 criminal charges and two enhancements against US Framing West and two employees for alleged labor law violations. The charges follow their recent surrender and arraignment in Los Angeles Superior Court. From 2018 to 2022, US Framing West, a construction firm specializing in framing […]
Are You Eligible for Thanksgiving Holiday Pay in California?
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, but for many California workers, it can also mean a shift in the holiday itself. Nearly 30% of full-time employees report working weekends and holidays, and many continue working even when they officially have time off. For many, holiday time feels less like a break and more like another […]
Marriott Fined $9.4M for Worker Recall Law Violations
San Diego, California — The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina faces a $9.4 million penalty from the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) for violating state worker recall laws. The fine addresses the hotel’s failure to rehire 15 employees who were laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. An investigation by the LCO revealed that between November […]
Sacramento Care Homes Fined $800K for Wage Violations
Sacramento, California — Several senior care facilities in the Sacramento region, including locations in Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Davis, have been ordered to pay over $800,000 in fines for wage violations, including failure to pay overtime wages. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the penalties following an investigation that uncovered the exploitation of workers, […]
