Kaiser Permanente Resumes Negotiations Amid Labor Disputes and Strikes [Los Angeles, CA]
LOS ANGELES, California – After a pause, Kaiser Permanente and the union representing its healthcare staff returned to the negotiation table on Thursday, following a significant 72-hour strike involving 75,000 employees, including nurses, medical technicians, and support staff. The discussions took place in a San Francisco Bay-area hotel, with representatives from both the company and […]
HenHouse Craft Brewery and Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa Face Similar Labor Law Violation Allegations
A craft brewery in Petaluma and a non-profit organization in Santa Rosa, seemingly quite different, have found themselves in a similar legal situation. Both HenHouse Brewing Company and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa have been sued in the Sonoma County Superior Court, with accusations involving alleged California labor laws violations. Former HenHouse […]
Howard Schultz, Former Starbucks CEO Found Guilty of Violating Federal Labor Law [Los Angeles, California]
October 9, 2023 – In a recent decision, a judge from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks Corp, violated federal labor law by making inappropriate comments during a meeting in California. The incident occurred when Schultz was questioned by a barista named Madison Hall about the […]
Goldman Sachs Faces Lawsuit Over Non-Compete Clauses [Los Angeles, CA]
Two former advisors of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, based in California, have initiated a legal battle challenging the applicability of their employment agreements after leaving the company. This lawsuit specifically targets the non-compete clauses in these agreements, which restrict advisors from participating in the industry for six months after their departure from Goldman Sachs […]
Bay Area Subway Franchise Owners Ordered to Pay $1M Over Labor Violations [San Francisco, CA]
San Francisco, California – A resounding verdict from a federal court has ordered the proprietors of 14 Subway outlets across the Bay Area to pay a hefty sum nearing $1 million in back pay and damages to their employees. The court has mandated the owners to either shutter their businesses or sell them, ensuring that […]
Wingstop Franchise Owner Faces Over $3M in Penalties for Wage Theft Violations [Kern County, CA]
Kern County, California – Kern County’s five Wingstop restaurants, all under the ownership of Clinton Lewis, have been slapped with citations amounting to $3,161,606 by the Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) for wage theft violations impacting 551 workers. The arrangement involved Lewis establishing separate corporate entities for each of his restaurants, suggesting that they were distinct […]
California’s Overtime Laws vs. New Federal Proposals: What Employers Need to Know
California’s unique approach to overtime pay is taking center stage as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) releases its new proposal on overtime compensation. The distinctions between state and federal regulations might confuse employers, and experts emphasize the importance of adhering to both. Federal laws mandate overtime payment at one-and-a-half times the regular rate for […]
Day Care Worker Sentenced for Preying on Minors
Jace Wong, 29, a former day care employee, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after a harrowing series of incidents where he exploited children as young as 3, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of California. Wong was found guilty of producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography […]
California Dialysis Workers Set to Strike Amidst Claims of Unfair Labor Practices
Over 500 dialysis workers across California are gearing up to strike in protest against what they term as unfair labor practices prevalent in Satellite Healthcare and Fresenius Kidney Care clinics. A staggering 99% of the workers have given their nod to the strike, highlighting serious concerns about the management’s purported inclination towards profit at the […]
Lizzo Faces New Lawsuit Amidst Claims of Toxic Work Environment
Fresh off her accolade at the Black Music Action Coalition, where she was honored with the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award, global pop sensation, Lizzo, finds herself in the spotlight for less celebratory reasons. A former wardrobe designer, Asha Daniels, has sued the singer for allegedly fostering an atmosphere riddled with harassment, discrimination, and bullying during […]
