Child Labor in California: $4.8M Fine for Poultry Processors
CALIFORNIA – Owners and operators of a network of poultry processors and distributors in California have been fined an unprecedented 4.8 million dollars, in addition to forfeiting $1 million in profits, following an exhaustive investigation by the Department of Labor that unveiled the illegal employment of minors as young as 14 for hazardous work. The […]
Amazon Workers in San Bernardino Demand Rest Breaks
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA – In the bustling Amazon air hub in San Bernardino, employees strive to complete the packaging and shipping of packages, but some express concern over the reduction in allotted rest time. “Every summer, we face a battle for our breaks due to the relentless heat,” shared Cynthia Ayala, a ramp agent at […]
Lawsuit Against Kanye West for Racial Discrimination
CALIFORNIA – Kanye West is facing a lawsuit filed by Benjamin Deshon Provo, a former bodyguard who used to work for the rapper, now known as Ye. The lawsuit, filed concerning his work at the “Donda Academy” and at a warehouse used for West’s clothing brand “Yeezy,” alleges racial discrimination and unfair labor practices. Provo […]
$245,722 Recovered in Back Wages for Cooks in California
CALIFORNIA – The United States Department of Labor has successfully recovered $245,722 in back wages and damages for 10 cooks after discovering that the owner and operator of four restaurants in Northern California deliberately denied them overtime pay and required minimum wages. The Wage and Hour Division of the department found that The Pho restaurants […]
Megan Thee Stallion Sued Over Allegations of Workplace Harassment
CALIFORNIA – Emilio Garcia, the former personal cameraman of renowned rapper Megan Thee Stallion, has filed a lawsuit in California. The lawsuit includes allegations of workplace harassment, creation of a hostile work environment, and other violations of state labor laws. During a tour in Ibiza in June 2022, Garcia claims to have witnessed Megan Thee […]
California Sues Ralph’s Grocery Co for Labor Discrimination
CALIFORNIA – California has taken legal action against Kroger Co’s subsidiary, Ralph’s Grocery Co, over alleged labor discrimination. The lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) accuses Ralph’s of violating state law by screening out hundreds of job applicants based on their criminal backgrounds. The lawsuit, filed in state court, […]
Over $447K in Unpaid Wages for Kern County Food Store Workers
Kern County, California – In a significant turn of events, the US Department of Labor has successfully reclaimed $447,952 in unpaid wages and damages for 60 employees across three food stores in Kern County. This recovery comes after a federal investigation uncovered the illegal practices of an employer who failed to compensate their workers properly […]
Former State Parks Employee Seeks $4M in Discrimination Lawsuit
CALIFORNIA – A former California State Parks employee is seeking approximately $4 million in a discrimination lawsuit. This lawsuit alleges that the agency discriminated against him based on his Mexican heritage hindered his advancement in the hierarchy, and failed to make reasonable accommodations for his disability, describing the case as a wake-up call regarding entrenched […]
California Minimum Wage Increase Poses Challenges for Healthcare Workers
CALIFORNIA – California’s minimum wage law, the highest in the country at $25 per hour, presents significant challenges for nearly half a million healthcare workers in the state. However, these challenges could extend beyond expectations as hospitals and other healthcare providers consider cutting hours and benefits to offset the higher labor costs. The California minimum […]
Former Cuesta College Employee Sues for Retaliation and Emotional Distress
CALIFORNIA – A former employee of Cuesta College has filed a lawsuit against the educational institution and several of its workers, alleging retaliation and causing emotional distress. Andrew Kranes, who worked as a general maintenance worker at Cuesta College for five years, filed complaints with the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office in November […]
