Constitutional Amendment Against Involuntary Servitude in California Prisons
The constitution of California states in Section 6, Article 1 that involuntary servitude is prohibited unless it is used as a punishment for crime. While there are parties who believe that forced labor can be an effective way to serve justice, there’s no denying the questionable morality of forcing another person to work for a […]
California Paid Family Leave Reaches $14B Milestone
California proudly commemorates a significant milestone as the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program surpasses an impressive $14 billion in wage replacement benefits disbursed on over 4 million claims. This momentous achievement highlights the program’s unwavering commitment to empowering families throughout the state. Since its inception, the California Paid Family Leave program has played a vital […]
California Wage Theft Exposed: Chicken Processor Guilty of $437K in Stolen Wages
California-based Golden Food Inc. (GFI) has pleaded guilty to numerous labor violations, including the theft of over $437,000 in wages owed to more than 30 workers. The plea agreement was reached after investigations conducted by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO). GFI, a chicken processing business located in […]
US Labor Department Finds Over 100 Children Working Illegally at Slaughterhouse
Shocking photos released by the US Labor Department show more than 100 children working illegally for a company called Packers Sanitation Services Incorporated (PSSI). The company was fined $1.5 million for breaking child labor laws. PSSI reportedly employed at least 102 children aged 13 to 17 in 13 plants across eight US states. The Labor […]
US Labor Unions Call on UN to Investigate Alleged Starbucks Labor Violations
US labor unions have lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) alleging that Starbucks has violated the rights of baristas organizing at the coffee chain’s cafes. The filing to the UN workers’ rights watchdog in Geneva, asks the ILO to investigate whether gaps in US law have allowed the alleged Starbucks labor violations […]
Five Guys Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wages and Breaks in California
[California] Five Guys, the gourmet burger chain, may finally be settling a class-action lawsuit that has been ongoing for nearly five years. The lawsuit, brought by a former “manager-in-training” and a class of 2,206 employees, alleged that workers at Five Guys locations in California were not provided with meal and rest breaks as required by […]
Community Hospice of Modesto Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Wages
[Modesto, CA] Community Hospice of Modesto, a nonprofit hospice organization that was recently recognized as one of the best places to work in the region, is facing a class-action lawsuit filed in Stanislaus County Superior Court. The suit alleges that the organization failed to pay overtime and other wages to its employees, as well as […]
Attorneys General of CA and NY Launch Probe into NFL Workplace Harassment
[Los Angeles, CA] The attorneys general of California and New York have announced an investigation into the National Football League (NFL) over workplace harassment. The investigation was prompted by numerous complaints from women working in the league. The attorneys general cited reports of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and other workplace misconduct within the NFL. The […]
Cedars-Sinai to Lay Off More Than 100 Employees
[Los Angeles, CA] Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the most renowned hospitals in Los Angeles, is laying off more than 100 employees due to financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The layoffs will affect employees in various departments, including administrative and clinical roles. According to a statement from Cedars-Sinai, the layoffs are necessary to […]
McDonald’s Franchisees Fined by Feds for Employing Child Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined McDonald’s franchisees in multiple states for employing minors, some as young as 10 years old. The franchisees have been ordered to pay back wages to the affected children and to also pay civil penalties. The child labor violations were discovered during a nationwide enforcement initiative targeting fast food […]
