SMUD Retaliation Lawsuit Alleges Workplace Discrimination
Sacramento, California — A former employee of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has filed a lawsuit claiming workplace discrimination, harassment, and employee retaliation. This SMUD retaliation lawsuit, filed on September 5 in Sacramento County Superior Court, marks the second lawsuit against the utility in recent years. Robert Adams, a former procurement manager at SMUD, […]
California Senator Faces Lawsuit Over Labor Law Violations
Sacramento, California — California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is being sued by her former chief of staff, Chad Condit, for alleged labor law violations, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Condit filed the civil suit in Sacramento Superior Court, alleging that Alvarado-Gil subjected him to unwanted sexual advances and coercive behavior. According to the lawsuit, […]
Oakland Sues Southwest Airlines for Violating Sick Leave Laws
Oakland, California — The City of Oakland has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, accusing the airline of denying workers their paid sick leave and violating a previous settlement agreement. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday by City Attorney Barbara Parker, claims Southwest has failed to comply with Oakland and California sick leave laws. According to […]
California Bill Protects Child Influencers from Exploitation
California — California lawmakers passed a groundbreaking bill on Thursday aimed at protecting child influencers from financial exploitation on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The legislation, introduced by State Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), requires that a portion of earnings generated from content featuring minors be set aside in a trust fund […]
Silica Health and Safety Violations: 9 Sun Valley Firms Cited
Sun Valley, California – California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has cited nine employers in Sun Valley for silica health and safety violations. This marks a significant enforcement action amid rising silicosis cases among stone workers in the state. The citations, totaling over $168,000 in fines, are part of ongoing efforts to address […]
Amazon Ruled Joint Employer in Federal Labor Laws Violation
Palmdale, California — The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that Amazon.com Inc. is legally considered the employer of a group of subcontracted delivery drivers in Southern California. This conclusion, made by NLRB prosecutors, contradicts Amazon’s assertion that these drivers are solely employees of the delivery service partners (DSPs) who hired them. The […]
SB 399 Advances: New Captive Audience Meeting Ban
California —The California State Assembly’s Appropriations Committee has advanced SB 399, known as the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, by a vote of 10–3. The bill, which had already passed the Senate in 2023, has been pending in the Assembly awaiting action. SB 399 aims to prohibit employers from taking adverse action against […]
Yuba College Labor Dispute Ruling Sparks District Appeal
Lake County, California — A state administrative law judge has ruled in favor of Yuba Community College District faculty in a labor dispute, finding that the district violated labor law and workers’ rights under the Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA). The decision, issued by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) in July, mandates corrective actions […]
California Split-Shift Pay: 5 Key Factors You Need to Know
Employment laws are designed to protect worker’s rights, yet they can often be a maze of regulations that leave employees confused. One particularly complex area is California split shift pay. This rule ensures that workers who endure long breaks in their workday, often to accommodate fluctuating business demands, are fairly compensated for their time and […]
California Reduces Worker Safety Inspections as Heat Soars
California — California has significantly reduced its enforcement of heat-protection laws for outdoor workers, even as extreme temperatures have intensified, endangering farmworkers and construction workers alike. The Los Angeles Times and Capital & Main investigation reveals that the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) decreased field inspections by nearly 30% from 2017 to […]
