California Workers to Enjoy Expanded Sick Leave in 2024
SACRAMENTO, California — In a pivotal development for California workers, Senate Bill 616, authored by Long Beach Democratic Sen. Lena Gonzalez, pushed a notable change as it comes into effect on January 1st, 2024. This legislation ensures that employees in the state will enjoy an expanded sick leave of five paid days per year, an […]
Ralphs Faces Lawsuit for Workplace Discrimination in California
CALIFORNIA – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the California Department of Civil Rights filed charges against Ralphs, the leading supermarket chain in Southern California, for violating the state’s Fair Equal Opportunities Act. The company is alleged to have denied employment to over 1,000 applicants by inquiring about their criminal backgrounds, thereby contravening the legislation implemented […]
Worker Loses Life in Fatal Workplace Accident in Orange County
Orange County, California – In a tragic incident on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, a worker lost his life in an accident within a trench at an excavation site in Tustin, according to authorities. Around 10:30 a.m., firefighting teams swiftly responded to the 9800 block of Newport Avenue after receiving news of the incident. Authorities revealed […]
Lizzo Files Motion to Dismiss Harassment Lawsuit
Lizzo’s legal team is working to prevent a harassment lawsuit from proceeding to court. In September, fashion designer Asha Daniels, who collaborated on-stage costumes for Lizzo and was part of her tour, made serious allegations about a “sexually charged and unsafe work culture” involving Lizzo and others. Daniels, in an NBC News interview, claimed to […]
Activision Blizzard to Pay $55 Million in Settlement for Workplace Discrimination
Activision Blizzard has reached a historic settlement with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, committing to pay almost $55 million to address serious allegations of discrimination against women in the video game industry. The workplace discrimination settlement, announced prominently on Friday, December 15, 2023, is pending court approval. Of the total sum, approximately […]
LinkedIn Corp. Agrees to Pay $6.75 Million in Class Action Lawsuit
LinkedIn Corp. has agreed to disburse $6.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated its fiduciary duties in administering a participant-directed 401(k) plan. This settlement will impact over 17,000 current and former employees, as per recently filed court documents. The accusation contends that the social network acted “imprudently” by selecting riskier […]
Michigan Tribunal Orders Payments and Training in Case of Workplace Retaliation
A Federal ruling in Michigan mandates actions against the owner of a Haslett assisted living facility for allegedly threatening to fire three employees suspected of cooperating with a US Department of Labor investigation. The order includes participation in anti-retaliation federal regulations training, along with payment of back wages and damages. On December 11, 2023, District […]
Exclusive Poultry Inc. Ordered to Pay $3.8 Million in Back Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against illegal labor practices by uncovering and penalizing a poultry processor in California. The company, Exclusive Poultry Inc., led by Tony Bran, now faces the payment of nearly $3.8 million in back wages, damages, and fines. The reason? Recklessly endangering young workers […]
Legal Error in Dismissing Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber
In a surprising turn of events, a judge from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States harshly criticized a lower court’s decision to dismiss a racial discrimination lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. The case, filed by plaintiff Thomas Liu, accuses Uber of unfair policies toward drivers with low passenger ratings, claiming underlying […]
Historic Caregiver Compensation Agreement: $5.5 Million in Unpaid Wages
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has achieved a significant $5.5 million agreement with Adat Shalom Board and Care Inc. to compensate 148 workers who provided services at the six adult care facilities in Los Angeles. Employees, responsible for round-the-clock care for elderly residents, faced the challenge of being paid for only six hours a […]
