Tesla Reaches Out-of-Court Settlement Over Racial Discrimination
FREMONT, California – Tesla, the renowned technology and electric vehicle company, has reached an out-of-court settlement with Owen Diaz, a former African American employee who worked as an elevator operator at Tesla’s Fremont, California plant in 2015. This settlement comes after a California judge allowed workers to file lawsuits over racism concerns in Tesla’s factories […]
Kelly Clarkson Sues Ex-Husband and His Company for Labor Violations in California
Los Angeles, California – Renowned singer Kelly Clarkson has filed a new lawsuit in Los Angeles against her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and his father’s management company, Starstruck Entertainment, alleging labor violations in California. This legal action follows Clarkson’s previous victory in a similar case last month and is expected to further delve into the alleged […]
Disney Hotels Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Labor Violations
A group of maintenance employees from Disney hotels has initiated a class action lawsuit against the company, alleging they are not being paid what they deserve and citing other violations of labor laws. The complaint was filed in the Orange County Superior Court and states that workers have to bear the cost of their own […]
$129,000 in Back Wages Recovered for 26 Home Care Workers
CALIFORNIA – The United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has concluded an investigation resulting in the recovery of $129,000 in back wages and damages for 26 home care workers, along with a significant fine imposed on Family Hands Adult Care Facility LLC. The investigation findings reveal that Family Hands Adult Care Facility […]
Former Spokesperson Alleges Workplace Discrimination
Alameda, California – Former spokesperson Patti Lee has filed a legal claim against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, alleging workplace discrimination against Asian Americans. Lee seeks a $1.5 million settlement for emotional distress, citing discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and failure to pay wages. Lee accuses Price of perpetuating a culture of anti-Asian bias in […]
Battle Looms Over California Wage Theft Law
California – A contentious battle is unfolding in California over the fate of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This unique California wage theft law has empowered workers to combat wage theft and workplace injustices for over two decades. The impending showdown comes in the form of a ballot initiative slated for November, aiming to […]
Class Action Lawsuit for Racial Discrimination Against Tesla
CALIFORNIA – A state judge in California has given the green light for nearly 6,000 black factory workers to collectively sue Tesla for alleged racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont plant. The judge of the California Superior Court, Noel Wise, in Oakland, has issued a written order laying the groundwork for the class action […]
Liberty Reverse Mortgage Faces Lawsuit for Labor Violations
CALIFORNIA – Liberty Reverse Mortgage, one of the leading reverse mortgage lenders, is under scrutiny after being accused of failing to comply with California labor laws. The class-action lawsuit, recently filed by former employee Michaela LaNere in the Sacramento County Superior Court, alleges a series of irregularities that may have impacted numerous workers. The lawsuit […]
Labor Violations in Sacramento: Taqueria Under Scrutiny
CALIFORNIA – An investigation conducted by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed a concerning situation in Sacramento. The employer behind the three Taqueria Los Inmortales restaurants, operated under different entities, has been found guilty of inadequately compensating its employees, thus violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. The main […]
Olivet University in Anza Lawsuit for Human Labor Trafficking
CALIFORNIA – A group of former students is taking Olivet University in Anza to court, claiming they were victims of human labor trafficking and forced to work without pay after coming from abroad to study at the private Christian university on full scholarships. Four alumni; Dawin Liranzo Galan, Roland Broccko, Minerva Ruiz, and Rebecca Singh […]
