Southern California Public Radio Faces Staff Cuts Amid Revenue Shortfall and Podcast Pullback
Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) plans to cut over 10% of its staff positions due to a revenue shortfall caused by a decline in Hollywood studio advertising. The CEO, Herb Scannell, announced that 21 out of approximately 175 positions will be eliminated, primarily affecting administrative staff, producers, and technicians. The decision over the Southern California […]
Sacramento Restaurant Hired Fake Priest for Controversial Workplace Confessions
A Sacramento restaurant, Taqueria Garibaldi, has faced allegations of employing a “priest” to conduct workplace confessions, according to a former employee’s testimony to the US Department of Labor. The employee revealed that during a shift in November 2021, the restaurant’s owners offered staff the opportunity to confess their workplace “sins” to this unidentified person, claiming […]
Tesla Racism Lawsuit: Tesla Faces Potential Class Action Over Alleged Discrimination
Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is potentially facing a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black workers came forward, stating that they have experienced or witnessed widespread racism and discrimination at a plant in the San Francisco Bay Area. On June 5, testimonies were filed in Alameda County Superior Court from employees and contractors who worked at […]
Southern California Hotel Workers Strike: 15,000+ Vote YES to Historic Strike
Over 15,000 hotel workers in Southern California, represented by Unite Here Local 11, have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike amidst ongoing negotiations. The workers are demanding a significant pay increase of $5 per hour, affordable healthcare options, a secure pension plan, and manageable workloads. If the strike proceeds, it is poised to become the […]
OneTaste Employee Abuse Case Alleges Founders ‘Groomed’ Staff
Federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday that Nicole Daedone, the founder and spiritual leader of OneTaste, and Rachel Cherwitz, the former head of sales, have been indicted on charges of conspiring to force employees into labor through sexual, psychological, and economic abuse. The San Francisco-based company gained national media attention for its focus on “sexuality-focused wellness […]
Roche Announces Layoffs at California Plant: Uncertainty Looms for 800 Employees
Roche Holding AG, the Swiss drugmaker, has announced plans to sell its drug manufacturing plant in Vacaville, California, potentially impacting its 800 employees. According to letters seen by Reuters, if Roche fails to find a buyer, the plant could be shut down by 2029. The company stated that it anticipates reduced demand for the medicines […]
California Senate Advances Minimum Wage Bill for Health Workers
Lawmakers in the California Senate have moved forward with a bill that proposes raising the minimum wage for health workers to $25 per hour. With a narrow majority of 21 votes, the bill now awaits approval from the California State Assembly. Sponsored by Senator Maria Elena Durazo and backed by the Service Employees International Union […]
San Diego Contractor Pays Over $360K in Back Pay and Damages for Employee Rights Violations
San Diego contractor, Watkins Environmental Inc., has been ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor to pay substantial amounts in back wages and liquidated damages to over 100 employees. The contractor allegedly violated overtime and minimum wage regulations by denying rightful compensation to its construction workers. Additionally, hourly employees were not paid for pre-work time […]
Ongoing Labor Negotiations Extend West Coast Port Disruptions
Disruptions at key West Coast port terminals continue as labor contract negotiations persist, causing concerns for supply chains and businesses relying on smooth operations. The Port of Long Beach, in particular, is bracing for further disruptions as Total Terminals International (TTI) announced the cancellation of operations on June 5, intensifying the impact of ongoing labor […]
Supreme Court Expands California Whistleblower Protection Law
In a significant development, the California Supreme Court has expanded whistleblower protection under Labor Code Section 1102.5(b). Previously, courts required whistleblowers to disclose new information, limiting protection for employees reporting violations already known to their employers. However, this week’s ruling changes that interpretation. The case of People ex rel. Garcia-Brower v. Kolla’s Inc. involved a […]
