$175 Million Settlement for Uber and Lyft Drivers
MASSACHUSETTS – Uber and Lyft have reached a monumental agreement to settle accusations of misclassification and inadequate payments to their drivers. With a combined payment of $175 million, these companies aim to resolve a lawsuit filed by the state of Massachusetts. Here, we analyze the details and impact of this historic agreement. The lawsuit against […]
Intuit Faces Penalties for Unpaid Overtime
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor revealed that Intuit, a multinational company based in Silicon Valley specializing in payroll and finance software applications, failed to pay over $555,000 in overtime to more than 2,500 employees. This was due to inaccurate payment records and failure to compensate for certain […]
Fines for Dangerous Conditions for Child Workers in LA
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment in federal court, requiring a meat processor in City of Industry and a staffing agency in Downey to return $327,484 in illegally obtained profits from exploiting child labor. Additionally, the employers must pay $62,516 in fines to the department. The […]
GM Cruise Fined by California Regulators
CALIFORNIA – General Motors’ autonomous driving unit, known as Cruise, has been sanctioned by California regulators with the maximum fine due to its delay in reporting critical details about an accident involving one of its robotaxis. In October 2023, a Cruise robotaxi struck and dragged a pedestrian, prompting California regulators to revoke the company’s permit […]
Snapchat to Pay Millions in Sexual Harassment Suit
CALIFORNIA – Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has agreed to pay $15 million to settle claims filed by a California civil rights agency. These accusations include paying women less than men, subjecting female employees to sexual harassment, and retaliating against those who complained. The California Department of Civil Rights announced the settlement in a […]
Amazon Fined $5.9 Million for Labor Conditions
CALIFORNIA – The state of California has fined Amazon $5.9 million, alleging that the e-commerce giant imposed labor conditions that compromised the safety of its warehouse employees. Authorities announced this on Tuesday, June 18, highlighting violations of the state’s Warehouse Quota Law. The citations, issued in May by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, indicate that […]
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 […]
Honolulu Restaurant Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
HAWAII – Square Barrels, a restaurant in Honolulu, and its human resources firm, ALTRES, Inc., operating as SimplicityHR, have agreed to pay $115,000 and implement additional measures to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The federal agency announced this settlement, which includes several commitments to prevent future […]
$104k Settlement for Gender Discrimination
CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a significant settlement agreement with Arakelian Enterprises Inc., a waste collection and recycling company in Southern California. This agreement addresses allegations of gender discrimination identified during a review of the company’s federal contracts. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) conducted a thorough review of […]
$80 Million Settlement for Wrongfully Terminated Workers
CALIFORNIA – Three former Zurich American Insurance Co. employees in Northern California have been awarded over $80 million in damages after being fired for taking “off-the-record” paid leave. The Sacramento jury ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. The case began in 2018 with a lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance Co. after the company rejected initial […]
