City of Fresno Files First-Ever Wage Theft Prosecution
Fresno, California — In a historic legal move, the City of Fresno initiated its first wage theft prosecution, targeting Pinnacle Hospitality and Development and contractor Juan Moreno. The 19-page complaint, filed in Fresno County Superior Court, follows a year-long investigation that identified nine victims, primarily low-wage laborers, who allegedly received far less than the legal […]
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, […]
Sushi Restaurant Fined $50K for Violations of Unpaid Wages
San Leandro, California — Angry Fish Sushi, a San Leandro restaurant, has been fined more than $50,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) following an investigation into wage violations, according to a recent press release. The restaurant faces $43,000 in unpaid wages, damages, and $7,800 in civil penalties, affecting 24 employees. The DOL investigation […]
