California Labor Commissioner Secures $1 Million Agreement in Wage Theft Case
The Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has reached a million-dollar wage theft settlement in a lawsuit against Calcrete Construction Inc., based in Glendale. This settlement, amounting to over $1 million, addresses multiple wage theft violations, tackling transgressions of overtime and paid sick leave laws, directly impacting 249 workers in the construction industry. Calcrete employees who worked […]
Strike at Riverside Community Hospital; Unionized Nurses Demand Improvements
RIVERSIDE, CA – On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, unionized nurses at Riverside Community Hospital made the decision to walk off their jobs. The reason? To draw attention to unsatisfactory working conditions that persist after six months of negotiations with the corporate ownership of the facility, with no desired outcomes achieved. At 7 a.m. on Wednesday, […]
Kim Kardashian Settles Wage Lawsuit with Domestic Workers
Kim Kardashian has reached an agreement with seven domestic workers who previously filed a lawsuit against her for unpaid wages. In May 2021, the famous ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star faced a lawsuit filed by former employees who worked at her luxurious Hidden Hills mansion. The allegations included payment delays, refusal to grant overtime, […]
REI, the Outdoor Giant, Faces Allegations of Labor Violations
California, November 15, 2023 – Renowned outdoor equipment retailer, REI, is in the midst of controversy, grappling with numerous allegations of labor law violations in eight of its unionized stores since last year. Employees from stores in New York, California, Chicago, Boston, and other locations have filed 80 complaints with the U.S. National Labor Relations […]
Lawsuit Against Iconic Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco
San Francisco, California – In a surprising turn of events, the renowned Waterfront Restaurant, an iconic seafood establishment on San Francisco’s waterfront with over half a century of history, is now at the center of a collective lawsuit. Legal proceedings were initiated by Savita Bayram on November 6, directly targeting The Bundox Restaurant Corp., the […]
Robert De Niro’s Company Ordered to Pay Over $1.2 Million for Gender Discrimination
In a recent court decision, the renowned actor Robert De Niro’s company has been directed to pay more than $1.2 million to his former personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. The ruling cited evidence of gender discrimination and retaliation within De Niro’s production company, Canal Productions. While the jury absolved De Niro of personal responsibility for […]
Agricultural Company Owner Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, California – The accusation of an agricultural company owner in Watsonville has shaken Santa Clara County following the tragic death of a worker during their shift in 2020. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has formally charged Willoughby Farms and its owner, 50-year-old David Willoughby, following the unfortunate death of 32-year-old Carlos […]
Uber and Lyft Agree to Pay $328 Million to Settle Complaints of Unfair Charges to Drivers [New York, NY]
New York – Uber and Lyft have jointly agreed to pay a total of $328 million to settle complaints related to the improper charging of taxes and fees to their drivers in New York, announced the state attorney general, Letitia James. In addition to resolving the complaints, the ride-sharing companies have agreed to establish a […]
The Office of the Labor Commissioner and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Join Forces to Combat Wage Theft on Catalina Island
Los Angeles, California – The Office of the Labor Commissioner has partnered with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to bring justice against two business owners on Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles. The owners, Jack Tucey and Yueh Mei “Nora” Tucey, face charges of grand theft of labor, conspiracy to commit grand […]
Federal Raid at Viva Supermarkets, Owned by Sean Loloee, Sacramento City Councilmember [Sacramento, CA]
Sacramento, California – Last week, federal agents conducted raids at three Viva supermarkets in Sacramento, along with searches at Sean Loloee’s residence in Hagginwood, his wife’s house in Granite Bay, and his office in Natomas. The raid is believed to be linked to allegations of salary withholdings and other labor violations brought to light in […]
