Class Action Lawsuit Against the NCAA: New Compensation Model
CALIFORNIA – The NCAA, representing around 1,100 schools and over 500,000 athletes, has faced numerous lawsuits throughout its history, defending the amateur athlete model that is the cornerstone of college sports. Since the 1980s, the organization has been in the courts, but recently it has suffered a series of significant defeats. In 2021, the United […]
Walmart to Pay $75,000 in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
NORTH CAROLINA – Walmart Stores East, LP has agreed to pay $75,000 and provide other relief to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced July 29th. The lawsuit alleges that an employee at Walmart’s distribution center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, suffered from severe pain […]
Triumph for Independent Workers in California
CALIFORNIA – On July 25, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22, ensuring the right of gig economy companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to classify their drivers as independent contractors. This decision upholds the autonomy of independent workers and benefits consumers by maintaining the availability of services like ride-sharing and grocery delivery. Glenn Spencer, […]
Unlawful Detainer in California: A Worker’s Perspective
California, with its booming economy and diverse job opportunities, attracts workers from all corners of the globe. However, the journey isn’t always smooth. Beyond the professional challenges, workers often face hurdles in securing stable housing. One particularly distressing issue is “unlawful detainer”, the legal eviction process. For employees, especially those new to California law, understanding […]
Employment Discrimination Lawsuit: AI Tools and Applicants
CALIFORNIA – A federal court in California has allowed a frustrated job applicant to proceed with a discrimination lawsuit against an artificial intelligence (AI) provider after over 100 employers using the provider’s selection tools rejected him. The judge’s decision, dated July 12, permits the class action lawsuit against Workday to proceed based on the theory […]
$14.4M Settlement in Microsoft Discrimination Lawsuit
CALIFORNIA— In a case that has garnered significant attention, Microsoft has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed by the California Department of Civil Rights (CRD). The lawsuit alleged that Microsoft had given unfavorable performance reviews and lower bonuses to employees who took leaves for pregnancy, disability, or to care for […]
$1.1M Recovered in Unpaid Wages from Textile Contractor
CALIFORNIA—The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $1.1 million in unpaid wages and damages from a textile contractor in Los Angeles. This contractor, identified as Good Cash LLC and its associated entities (Good Cash Inc., Premium Quality Apparel LLC, and Premium Quality Apparel Inc.), along with their owners Ramón Tecum and Marisela Romero, […]
Elon Musk and the $500 Million Compensation Lawsuit
CALIFORNIA – Elon Musk and his company X, formerly known as Twitter, have temporarily escaped a $500 million compensation lawsuit. A federal judge in the Northern District of California dismissed the lawsuit filed by former Twitter employees, who claimed that the company owed this sum in severance payments following the massive layoffs after Musk acquires […]
Labor Violations at Healdsburg Restaurant
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA – A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that one of the restaurants owned by renowned Sonoma chef Octavio Díaz has intentionally violated labor laws by denying over $35,000 in overtime wages to three of its employees at the Healdsburg location. Investigators from the Wage and Hour Division determined […]
$175 Million Settlement for Uber and Lyft Drivers
MASSACHUSETTS – Uber and Lyft have reached a monumental agreement to settle accusations of misclassification and inadequate payments to their drivers. With a combined payment of $175 million, these companies aim to resolve a lawsuit filed by the state of Massachusetts. Here, we analyze the details and impact of this historic agreement. The lawsuit against […]
