Employee Sues San Jose Bank For Racial Discrimination
A former employee filed a lawsuit against Heritage Bank of Commerce, San Jose, California, alleging racial discrimination. Filed in Alameda County Superior Court, the complaint accused the employer of harassment and unequal…
Lime to Pay 8.5 Million Dollars in Worker Misclassification Lawsuit
A San Francisco Superior Court judge approved an $8.5 million settlement in a worker misclassification case against Lime. The class-action lawsuit argued that workers, called “juicers,” were misclassified as independent contractors when…
Oakland McDonald’s Ordered to Improve Worker Safety After Coronavirus Outbreak
All workplaces across California should prioritize worker safety no matter what, whether it involves purchasing protective equipment or providing special training. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however, has required employers to take extra…
California Urges Riot Games to Let Workers Speak Up About Harassment, Discrimination
Employees have many rights under California and federal law, including the right to participate in an investigation into workplace misconduct or speak to a government agency. Employers are not allowed to retaliate…
San Francisco’s Z & Y Restaurant to Pay Workers 1.61 Million Dollars For Wage Theft
Wage theft is a term that covers many different violations. Failing to pay workers overtime, withholding tips and not allowing rest breaks are just some examples of ways in which employers may…
Walmart Faces Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Screenings
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes in workplaces across California. While some employees are continuing to work from home, other workers face additional protocols necessary for on-the-job safety. A lawsuit…
California Supreme Court Rules It Is Unlawful For Employers to Round Meal Periods
Wage and hour violations can occur in many different ways. Sometimes employers may require off-the-clock work or miscalculate pay. Wage theft can also take place in relation to rest breaks and meal…
Sexual Harassment Remains Rampant in Silicon Valley, Survey Finds
The #MeToo movement led to a reckoning with sexual harassment in the workplace. More than three years later, however, most female founders do not believe it has resulted in lasting positive change…
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