Construction Company Faces Fines for Labor Discrimination
SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA – A federal judge has upheld the U.S. Department of Labor’s finding that a Nebraska-based construction company, operating in Southern California, deliberately discriminated against American workers by bringing in Mexican employees under pretenses. These workers were underpaid and exposed to safety and health risks in inadequate living conditions. The department’s Office of […]
California Sues Ralph’s Grocery Co for Labor Discrimination
CALIFORNIA – California has taken legal action against Kroger Co’s subsidiary, Ralph’s Grocery Co, over alleged labor discrimination. The lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) accuses Ralph’s of violating state law by screening out hundreds of job applicants based on their criminal backgrounds. The lawsuit, filed in state court, […]
