Legal News Articles

California Labor Laws Like the Wild West for Limo Drivers

Napa, CA Jo, a limousine driver, is correct in filing a California labor law complaint against his former employer. In fact, the limo company has violated at least two labor laws.

November 17, 2014

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Chase Bank to Settle California Labor Lawsuit

Santa Ana, CA JPMorgan Chase Bank will reportedly settle a California labor lawsuit that alleged the bank violated federal and California labor laws, as well as labor laws in 11 other states by forcing employees to work off the clock. According to reports, approximately 145,000 current and former employees are affected by the settlement.

November 10, 2014

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Claim Adjusters May Not Be in Good Hands with Allstate

Los Angeles, CA In a case that’s been characterized as wage theft by the plaintiff’s legal team, a California labor lawsuit has been granted favor by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit after the latter determined a class-action lawsuit against Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate) can move forward. The insurance juggernaut had attempted to quash the suit.

November 3, 2014

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Supreme Court Hearing Unpaid Wages Lawsuit

Washington, DC The US Supreme Court has heard arguments in a lawsuit that could have implications for California labor lawsuits. At issue in the lawsuit is whether or not employers must pay employees for time spent going through security checks during and after work. Employees argue that not paying them for that time amounts to unpaid wages and violations of various labor codes. The Supreme Court’s ruling will have an effect on a California labor lawsuit underway against Apple.

October 27, 2014

CALIFORNIA OVERTIME

Personal Attendants Subject to Overtime Pay Violations

Anaheim, CA Maybe it is because they often work alone, in isolation from others in their industry. Maybe it is because they are generally not unionized and sometimes in the country illegally. There are many reasons why people who work as personal attendants might be subject to unpaid overtime, but as of the passing of a new California law, personal attendants must now receive overtime pay.

October 21, 2014

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Former Executive Chef Files Class-Action California Labor Lawsuit

Ventura, CA Given the rigors and requirements of food preparation for a facility as large as a nursing home, it is little wonder that an executive chef puts in long hours to ensure prepared food is safe and palates are satisfied. And yet one California labor lawsuit claims that an executive chef working in the Golden State was improperly misclassified as management and was therefore denied overtime pay, an affront to California labor law.

October 20, 2014

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Builder of New NASA Spacecraft Hit with California Labor Lawsuit

Los Angeles, CA It was just about a month ago that Americans were abuzz over the announcement that crystallizes the next phase of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) foray into space and, specifically, shuttling astronauts and other support staff to and from the International Space Station. Now, one of two companies chosen by NASA to build transport craft has been hit with a California labor lawsuit.

October 13, 2014

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

California Passes New Labor Law

Sacramento, CA With Governor Jerry Brown signing a new California labor law, the state has now addressed issues about California labor issues in the temp industry. Although temps were already covered by some California labor codes, it was not always clear whether the temp agencies or the companies hiring the agencies were responsible for California labor violations.

October 6, 2014

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Various Sides Line Up on California Labor Law Proposal

Sacramento, CA The various interests lining up and staking their positions in a new California labor law proposal are polarized in their respective points of view. California Assembly Bill 1897 (AB 1897) as of this writing remains on the desk of California Governor Jerry Brown for either passage or veto. Sponsors of the bill, which amongst other statutes will hold a business or contractor liable when a subcontractor violates the California labor code, claim it will help workers by promoting responsible contracting.

September 29, 2014

CALIFORNIA OVERTIME

Domestic Bill of Rights Meant to Curb California Overtime Pay Abuse

San Francisco, CA It would be prudent to presume an increase and influx in overtime pay lawsuits given the passage of the so-called domestic workers’ bill of rights in California and three other states (federal changes in kind are expected in 2015). Not necessarily because of the law, but primarily due to the possibility and expectation that employers of domestic workers will either ignore the guidelines or simply remain unaware of them.

September 27, 2014