Riverside Workers Recover Back Pay After Overtime Wages Probe
Riverside, California – Federal labor officials have recovered unpaid overtime wages for dozens of workers after a Riverside towing company failed to compensate its employees properly. The case highlights how easily wage violations can go unnoticed—and how crucial it is for California workers to be aware of their rights. As more employees step forward about […]
Santa Clara County Targets Home Care Firm for Wage Theft
Santa Clara, California — A growing concern over wage theft in the caregiving industry has prompted Santa Clara County officials to take decisive legal action. The county has filed a lawsuit against a Milpitas home care company, accusing it of exploiting its workers and violating multiple labor laws. The case highlights widespread issues faced by […]
UC Workers’ Strike: 86,000 Employees Plan Massive Walkout
California — In one of the largest labor actions in University of California history, over 86,000 employees, including nurses, healthcare professionals, and campus workers, are preparing to participate in a UC workers’ strike on November 17–18. The planned two-day protest spans 18 UC health facilities statewide, including UCSF, UC Berkeley, and Benioff Children’s Hospital in […]
Costco Faces Penalties for Driver Misclassification
San Diego, California — California regulators have fined Costco Wholesale Corporation and its delivery partners nearly $870,000. The penalty follows findings of widespread driver misclassification among delivery workers in the region. The case highlights the growing efforts of states to hold large corporations accountable for subcontractors’ denial of basic employee rights, including minimum wage, overtime, […]
Los Angeles Council Moves to Study Construction Wage Increase
Los Angeles, California — City officials are examining a potential wage increase that could reshape the construction industry and housing development landscape across Los Angeles. The City Council has voted unanimously to move forward with a comprehensive study exploring how higher minimum wages for construction workers could affect the local economy, employment rates, and housing […]
SB 642 Brings Major Pay Transparency Reforms to California
Los Angeles, California – A new California law, SB 642, officially known as the Pay Equity Enforcement Act, is set to reshape the state’s labor landscape and bring hope to thousands of Latina workers struggling with wage disparities. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2025 — Latina Equal Pay Day — the bill […]
California Senate Bill 294: New Employee Rights Notice Rule
California – On October 12, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 294, a new law requiring California employers to provide an annual written notice outlining employees’ rights under state and federal law. Aimed at improving workplace transparency and employee awareness, the bill mandates that every worker—whether new hires or current staff—receive this notice directly […]
$10M Judgment Upholds Justice for Misclassified Workers
Los Angeles, California – The ongoing fight to protect misclassified workers in California reached a new milestone as the state secured a $10 million judgment against a home care company accused of unlawfully labeling employees as independent contractors. The ruling marks a major victory for in-home care workers who were denied proper wages, benefits, and […]
King County Restaurants to Post Labor Violations in 2026
King County, California — Restaurants across King County are preparing for stricter enforcement measures beginning in 2026. Local officials announced a new policy connecting workplace violations to consumer transparency. The move highlights a growing emphasis on holding businesses accountable for labor violations, similar to practices already adopted in Santa Clara and San Diego counties. New […]
Judge Finds Grimmway Farms Guilty of Disability Discrimination
Sacramento, California — A federal judge has ruled that Grimmway Farms, one of the largest agricultural employers in the state, engaged in systemic disability discrimination against its workers. The decision, stemming from a lawsuit filed by the California Civil Rights Department, paves the way for a trial to determine damages and further protections for farmworkers. […]
