Sacramento Care Homes Fined $800K for Wage Violations
Sacramento, California — Several senior care facilities in the Sacramento region, including locations in Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Davis, have been ordered to pay over $800,000 in fines for wage violations, including failure to pay overtime wages. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the penalties following an investigation that uncovered the exploitation of workers, […]
California Labor Commissioner Recovers $942K in Unpaid Wages
Sacramento, California — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) recently announced a nearly $1 million settlement to recover unpaid wages for 187 former Baked in the Sun employees. This Vista-based wholesale bakery shuttered abruptly, leaving its workers without compensation. The settlement mandates payments exceeding $3 for every dollar initially owed to affected employees, providing substantial […]
San Francisco Court Clerks Strike Over Labor Law Violations
San Francisco, California — A court clerks strike began Thursday at the San Francisco Superior Court, with employees asserting that court management has violated labor laws, according to a statement from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021. The union, representing approximately 200 clerks, cited issues with understaffing and inadequate training as catalysts for […]
Racial Discrimination Alleged by Sacramento Fast Food Workers
Sacramento, California — Five Latino fast food workers from a Rancho Cordova Habit Burger & Grill have filed complaints with the California Civil Rights Department, alleging racial discrimination and civil rights violations in the workplace. The workers claim that they were subjected to threats, verbal abuse, and unequal treatment by their managers. The complaints detail […]
Dialysis Workers Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
San Diego, California — Hundreds of healthcare workers across California, including San Diego, began a six-day strike on Monday, citing labor rights violations. The workers, represented by the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), accuse employers of retaliating against caregivers and engaging in union-busting tactics. The strike, scheduled from October 14 to October […]
NLRB Finds Starbucks CEO Violated Labor Law in Union Dispute
Long Beach, California — The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz violated labor law during an April 2022 meeting with a union-organizing barista in Long Beach. The barista had voiced concerns about Starbucks’ labor practices, to which Schultz responded, “If you’re not happy at Starbucks, you can go […]
Court Blocks Retaliation in Labor Law Violations Case
Los Angeles, California — A federal court has barred Cargomatic Inc., a transportation provider in Long Beach, from retaliating against drivers who reported labor law violations and sought unpaid wages. The U.S. Department of Labor secured the ruling after drivers delivering freight for Ceva Freight LLC, a subsidiary of Ceva Logistics, filed claims alleging federal […]
Sushi Restaurant Fined $50K for Violations of Unpaid Wages
San Leandro, California — Angry Fish Sushi, a San Leandro restaurant, has been fined more than $50,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) following an investigation into wage violations, according to a recent press release. The restaurant faces $43,000 in unpaid wages, damages, and $7,800 in civil penalties, affecting 24 employees. The DOL investigation […]
SMUD Retaliation Lawsuit Alleges Workplace Discrimination
Sacramento, California — A former employee of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has filed a lawsuit claiming workplace discrimination, harassment, and employee retaliation. This SMUD retaliation lawsuit, filed on September 5 in Sacramento County Superior Court, marks the second lawsuit against the utility in recent years. Robert Adams, a former procurement manager at SMUD, […]
California Senator Faces Lawsuit Over Labor Law Violations
Sacramento, California — California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is being sued by her former chief of staff, Chad Condit, for alleged labor law violations, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Condit filed the civil suit in Sacramento Superior Court, alleging that Alvarado-Gil subjected him to unwanted sexual advances and coercive behavior. According to the lawsuit, […]
