New Labor Justice Unit Takes Aim at Wage Theft in LA
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the formation of the Labor Justice Unit on Wednesday, spotlighting the pressing issue of labor violations in the county. The newly established unit wasted no time and immediately filed seven felony charges against garment industry business owners Soon Ae Park and Lawrence Lee. These employers allegedly paid […]
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 […]
