Oakland Restaurant Settles Wage Theft Lawsuit With Former Workers
Certain types of workplaces are more prone to wage theft, and the restaurant industry is one of them. Not being paid minimum wage, being forced to work without any breaks and not…
Six Women Sue Tesla For Sexual Harassment at Fremont Factory
Six current and former female employees filed separate lawsuits accusing Tesla of enabling a workplace culture of “rampant” sexual harassment at its factory in Fremont, California. The company allegedly created a work…
Bay Area Burger King Franchisee cited $1.9 Million For Wage Theft
Fast food restaurants are notorious for their aggressive cost-cutting measures to boost profits, which often result in workers not being paid the full wages they are owed. It is important to hold…
Former Walmart Pharmacist Gets 27 Million Dollars in Retaliation Lawsuit
A former Walmart pharmacist was awarded $27.5 million in damages after the District Court of Central California found the company wrongfully terminated her in retaliation for complaining about noncompliance issues. She and…
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…
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