July 1 Minimum Wage Changes Coming to California Cities
California — Beginning July 1, several cities across California will enact updated minimum wage rates in response to rising living costs and inflation. These adjustments follow a statewide wage increase earlier this year and aim to reflect the diverse economic landscapes of various municipalities. While the state minimum wage rose from $16.00 to $16.50 per […]
California Labor Laws Protect All Workers, No Exceptions
Los Angeles, California — California’s Labor Commissioner reiterates that all workers—regardless of immigration status—are entitled to full protection under California labor laws. This reminder comes amid continued efforts to uphold workplace rights across the state. Employees in California have the legal right to fair wages, safe working conditions, and protection from retaliation, including immigration-related threats. […]
California’s Wage Theft Bill Put on Hold Until January 2026
Sacramento, California — Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) has temporarily paused Senate Bill 310, also known as the Wage Theft Bill. The bill seeks to enhance protections for California’s low-wage workers. Following additional revisions and negotiations, it will be revisited in January 2026. The legislation is designed to enable workers to recover back pay and […]
Vietnamese Nail Techs Lead Discrimination Lawsuit in CA
Santa Ana, California — A federal discrimination lawsuit filed Saturday in the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana accuses California of unfair labor practices targeting Vietnamese-American nail technicians and salon owners. The suit challenges a 2020 state law—Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5)—which redefined how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors. Plaintiffs argue that […]
Nurses Protest Ruling on On-Call Wage Violations Settlement
Madera, California — A Madera County Superior Court judge has approved a $400,000 settlement in a class action wage theft case against Valley Children’s Hospital. The settlement has drawn criticism from nurses who argue it ignores critical claims related to on-call wage violations. The case, filed in 2022 by nurses Briana Westfall and Gloria Garcia, […]
Santa Clara Cracks Down on Wage Theft in Elder Care Homes
San Jose, California — Santa Clara County officials have announced plans to prosecute residential care homeowners for wage theft, following revelations of widespread labor exploitation in the adult and elderly care industry. One Filipino woman, who arrived in San Jose in 2016, shared her harrowing experience. Hired as a live-in caretaker, she endured around-the-clock labor […]
City of Fresno Files First-Ever Wage Theft Prosecution
Fresno, California — In a historic legal move, the City of Fresno initiated its first wage theft prosecution, targeting Pinnacle Hospitality and Development and contractor Juan Moreno. The 19-page complaint, filed in Fresno County Superior Court, follows a year-long investigation that identified nine victims, primarily low-wage laborers, who allegedly received far less than the legal […]
$1.4M in Unpaid Overtime Recovered from Cupertino Electric
San Jose, California — The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $1.4 million in back wages for 2,620 employees of Cupertino Electric Inc. after a federal investigation uncovered violations related to unpaid overtime compensation. A recent investigation by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division concluded that Cupertino Electric, a major electrical contractor headquartered […]
Thousands Join LA Worker Strike Over Labor Practices
Los Angeles, California — Over 55,000 Los Angeles County employees commenced a 48-hour worker strike on Monday evening, protesting what they describe as ongoing unfair labor practices. The strike, led by members of SEIU Local 721, marks a potential first in the county’s history and threatens to disrupt several public services. Picket lines began forming […]
Amazon Wage Labor Lawsuit: NLRB Steps In for SF Workers
San Francisco, California — Federal labor authorities have lodged a legal complaint against Amazon, alleging the company unlawfully refused to negotiate with unionized warehouse employees in San Francisco. On Monday, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that Amazon violated labor law by not acknowledging the Teamsters union at its DCK6 facility. This action followed […]
