$1.4M in Unpaid Overtime Recovered from Cupertino Electric
San Jose, California — The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $1.4 million in back wages for 2,620 employees of Cupertino Electric Inc. after a federal investigation uncovered violations related to unpaid overtime compensation. A recent investigation by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division concluded that Cupertino Electric, a major electrical contractor headquartered […]
Sacramento Care Homes Fined $800K for Wage Violations
Sacramento, California — Several senior care facilities in the Sacramento region, including locations in Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Davis, have been ordered to pay over $800,000 in fines for wage violations, including failure to pay overtime wages. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the penalties following an investigation that uncovered the exploitation of workers, […]
Child Labor in California: $4.8M Fine for Poultry Processors
CALIFORNIA – Owners and operators of a network of poultry processors and distributors in California have been fined an unprecedented 4.8 million dollars, in addition to forfeiting $1 million in profits, following an exhaustive investigation by the Department of Labor that unveiled the illegal employment of minors as young as 14 for hazardous work. The […]
California Overtime Law: What Counts as Overtime in CA?
In California, where innovation and hard work often go hand in hand, understanding the complexity of labor laws, especially when it comes to overtime. California overtime laws are designed to protect the rights of workers and ensure they are fairly compensated for their extra hours of labor. In this blog, we will explore all about […]
