Legal News Articles

California Labor Lawsuit Nets $4.7 Million Settlement

Mira Loma, CA A California labor lawsuit, alleging violations of federal and California labor law, has been settled for $4.7 million. The California employee lawsuit was filed against a contractor that manages warehouses for Walmart and alleged wage and hour violations.

December 30, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

California Labor Law Needs Compassionate Code

Riverside, CA With “at will” employment and consequent firing at will, the California labor laws seem harsh and outdated and mainly in favor of the employer. Such is the case with Shawn, who was fired after working 18 years with a perfect record.

December 23, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Best Buy Motion to Dismiss Denied in California Labor Lawsuit

Los Angeles, CA Best Buy, which finds itself the defendant in a California labor lawsuit, has had its motion to dismiss said lawsuit denied. The lawsuit, which alleges violations of federal and California labor law, claims plaintiffs were misclassified as exempt from overtime pay. The judge, in ruling on the California labor law motion to dismiss, found that it was inappropriate to dismiss the lawsuit at this time.

December 16, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Unions Launch California Labor Lawsuit Over Contract Clause Clawback

Alameda, CA Representatives of California’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) have likened a California labor lawsuit brought by labor unions to a Hail Mary pass in football. However, the apparent confidence of the BART board in defending itself against union allegations of wrongdoing and bad faith is in stark contrast to the plaintiffs who assert “a deal is a deal,” in accusing the employer of reneging on an agreement.

December 9, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

How Many F-Bombs Are Grounds for California Labor Lawsuit?

Sacramento, CA Although California is an employment at-will state, California labor laws don’t give employers carte blanche to treat their employees unfairly. Wrongful termination is a violation of the California labor code.

December 2, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Walmart Faces Criticism in Dispute with Employees in California

Paramount, CA Walmart faces criticism over its handling of a California labor dispute, according to reports. The National Labor Relations Board investigated the California labor complaints, as well as complaints in 12 other states. The issues stem from Black Friday protests, which were organized in California and other states across the US.

November 25, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

California Wrongful Termination So Wrong

Los Angeles, CA Not only was Robert wrongfully terminated, his employer demanded that he sign an incriminating document before getting his last paycheck. “Signing this pink slip meant that I might not get unemployment insurance and even worse, I might not be able to get a job in the automotive industry again,” he says. “Not only did I get shafted - I think my employer violated California labor laws.”

November 18, 2013

CALIFORNIA OVERTIME

Correctional Officer Forced to Work California Overtime

Irvine, CA Almost all California overtime claims involve working overtime without proper compensation. But Alan’s complaint is that he and other correctional officers were forced to work overtime.

November 16, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Furniture Distributor Compensates Workers for California Labor Law Violations

Calexico, CA While it didn’t get to the point of becoming a California labor lawsuit, a California furniture distributor nonetheless agreed to pay more than $120,000 in owed overtime wages to current and former employees following an investigation by the Office of the California Labor Commissioner.

November 11, 2013

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Kaiser Faces Retaliation Lawsuit

San Bernardino, CA Kaiser faces a California labor lawsuit filed on behalf of two women who allege they were fired in violation of California labor laws and federal labor laws. The complaint against Kaiser involves allegations of wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation under California state labor laws.

November 4, 2013