Delta Air Lines Pays $16 Million to Settle Wage Lawsuit
CALIFORNIA – Delta Air Lines Inc. has agreed to pay nearly $16 million to settle a wage lawsuit filed in 2015 by Delta flight attendants who challenged the airline’s pay practices. Plaintiffs Dev Anand Oman, Todd Eichmann, Michael Lehr, and Albert Flores have urged a federal judge in California to approve the proposed settlement in […]
Kelly Clarkson Settles Dispute Over Labor Violations
CALIFORNIA – Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, have settled their prolonged legal dispute over labor violations. The renowned 42-year-old singer and the 47-year-old producer have been embroiled in an intense legal battle since March when Kelly filed a countersuit seeking to adjust or increase the $2.6 million awarded to her by the California […]
$450K, Recovered in Back Wages and Fines from Half Moon Bay
San Francisco, California – A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has led to the recovery of over $450,000 in back wages and compensation for 62 employees of two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay. This action follows a tragic incident in January 2023, where a disgruntled worker killed seven fellow migrant workers. […]
Red Lobster Faces Potential Lawsuit Over Employee Layoffs
NEW JERSEY – Red Lobster Hospitality LLC has been accused of violating federal and state employment laws in New Jersey by laying off employees without prior notice, according to a recent federal class action lawsuit. The lawsuit arises from the closure of several Red Lobster locations nationwide, which occurred just days before the company filed […]
Tesla Resolves Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
CALIFORNIA – Tesla has reached a confidential settlement in a legal case brought by a former factory employee who alleged wrongful termination after reporting severe sexual harassment. This settlement comes amidst a backdrop of multiple lawsuits against the electric vehicle manufacturer related to gender and racial discrimination. U.S. District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco […]
Alarming Increase in Minimum Wage Violations in California
CALIFORNIA – Minimum wage non-compliance rates have surged in Californian cities like Los Angeles, causing millions in losses for workers. A study by Rutgers University has revealed concerning figures: California workers are losing up to $4,000 per year in major metropolitan areas such as San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose. Professor Janice Fine, director […]
Apple and Google Near Settlement in Low Salary Lawsuit
CALIFORNIA – Silicon Valley giants, Apple Inc. and Google Inc., are taking significant steps towards resolving a closely watched lawsuit. Tech workers have alleged that these companies, along with two others, conspired to avoid competing for employees, intending to offer low salaries. In a recent hearing at the federal court in San Jose, California, Google’s […]
Nike Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Unfair Labor Practices
CALIFORNIA – After resolving a trademark infringement dispute, Nike finds itself once again under legal scrutiny due to accusations regarding its unfair labor practices. A former employee, Fantasia McDonald, has filed a class action lawsuit against the renowned athletic footwear and apparel corporation, alleging violations of labor codes protecting recent and lactating mothers. McDonald, who […]
Apple Studios Faces Lawsuit for Violating Labor Laws
CALIFORNIA – A lawsuit filed against Apple Studios has rocked the entertainment world, accusing the production giant of violating labor laws on the set of Palm Royale in California. Daniel Ferguson, representing a group of background actors, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple Studios in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The labor law violations […]
Child Labor at McDonald’s: Illegal Practices
CALIFORNIA – Federal officials have uncovered more cases of child labor at McDonald’s restaurants after recently revealing that 305 minors, including two 10-year-olds, were illegally employed at franchise locations. The recent infractions involve 83 minors at 16 McDonald’s franchise locations in Louisiana and Texas, according to findings from the U.S. Department of Labor investigations shared […]
