Employee Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Rocket EMS
Santa Clara, California — Rocket EMS, Inc. faces an employee class action lawsuit alleging widespread labor law violations, according to a complaint filed March 5, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. Former employee Edgardo Datu Capio initiated the legal action, claiming the company failed to adhere to California Labor and […]
Workers Fight For Unpaid Wages in CA Lawsuit
Ventura, California — A class-action lawsuit filed in Ventura County Superior Court on February 24, 2025, accuses Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. of multiple labor code violations. Jose Manuel Avina Vazquez, a former employee, initiated the legal action, alleging widespread mistreatment of workers. The complaint asserts that Mariposa Landscapes failed to provide mandated rest periods and meal […]
CA Carpenters: $430K Recovered in Unpaid Wages
San Diego, California — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has successfully recovered $431,601 in unpaid wages and damages for 86 carpenters. These settlements address labor violations by Howood Company Inc. on construction sites across San Diego and San Bernardino Counties. Following a complaint from the Carpenters/Contractors Cooperation Committee, Inc. and additional wage theft reports, […]
CA Targets Worker Misclassification: $2.3M Penalty Issued
Los Angeles, California—The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has levied a $2.3 million citation against Amity In-Home Care Services for improperly classifying caregivers as independent contractors. This action marks the first enforcement under recent legislative changes, allowing for directly recovering damages by affected workers. Officials determined that the company misclassified workers, depriving employees of rightful […]
UC Worker Strike Looms After Negotiations Fail
California – Thousands of University of California (UC) healthcare, research, and technical employees have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The workers plan to begin a three-day UC worker strike on February 26th. The union cites chronic staffing shortages, recruitment difficulties, and unfair labor practices as key reasons for the strike. The union, representing nearly […]
Tesla Cited for Workplace Safety Violation
Fremont, California — California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) has penalized Tesla $13,000 for a workplace safety violation at its Fremont factory. The citation pertains to heat safety regulations. The violation involves mandated rest breaks for employees to prevent overheating. California’s “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” law, effective since July […]
Wage and Hour Violations Claim Filed Against IHOP
Santa Clara, California — A California resident has filed a lawsuit against C & H 888, Inc., operating as IHOP, alleging multiple wage and hour violations. The complaint, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, claims the restaurant chain violated the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The lawsuit, by Brian Lopez […]
Wage and Hour Violations Alleged at GEICO
Santa Clara, California — A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO), alleging widespread wage and hour violations that could impact thousands of workers across California. The lawsuit, filed in Santa Clara Superior Court on January 13, 2025, accuses GEICO of violating the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) by failing […]
California Worker Claims Labor Law Violations
Santa Clara, California — A lawsuit filed on January 6, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, alleges that W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a Delaware corporation, committed multiple labor law violations. Plaintiff Mary Joy Ramos claims the company failed to comply with California Labor Code provisions during her employment from […]
Restaurant Chain Closes After Child Labor Violations in CA
Napa, California — A Northern California Mexican restaurant chain has permanently shut down following federal investigations that revealed child labor violations and led to nearly $50,000 in fines. C Casa, which operated locations in Napa, Emeryville, and San Ramon, announced the closure on January 1 via its website and social media. “For the past 15 […]
