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Another Million-Dollar Bust Under California Labor Law

Sacramento, CA Violations against California labor law by two contractors has resulted in combined wage and penalty assessments totaling in excess of $1 million. The foregoing is an example of not only the commitment by the Office of the California Labor Commissioner to root out unlawful behavior on the part of employers, but is also demonstrative of injustices that continue to be suffered by well-meaning employees, simply trying to do their jobs.

January 6, 2013

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Disney Worker Launches California Labor Lawsuit Alleging Religious Discrimination

Anaheim, CA A new California labor law that goes into effect in the New Year addresses a problem that Muslim Imane Boudlal had with her employer, Disneyland, over her choice of dress in deference to stated guidelines Disney observes for their employees. AB 1964 requires that California employers must make reasonable accommodations with regard to an employee's religious rights and freedoms, especially when it comes to attire.

December 19, 2012

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California Labor Law and Pregnancy Complications

Santa Nella, CA Although a new California labor law (effective January 2013) intends to prevent breast-feeding discrimination in the workplace, it may not help women like Katherine and Jessica. Katherine was fired after coming back from maternity leave and Jessica, 12 weeks pregnant, had her hours reduced in an attempt that she quits her job.

December 12, 2012

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New California Labor Law Will Aid Breastfeeding Employees

Sacramento, CA 2013 will be a watershed year in the state of California for breastfeeding mothers. That's when a new California labor law goes into effect that bolsters existing rights breastfeeding mothers have with regard to breastfeeding, or expressing breast milk in the workplace.

December 4, 2012

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ERISA Not Just About Protecting Investments

San Diego, CA While many people think the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has to do with investments and

November 24, 2012

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California Sub-contractor to Pay Over $1 Million for California Labor Law Violations

Stockton, CA A California plumbing and mechanical enterprise that served as a sub-contractor on a state public works project has been hit with a bill in excess of $1 million for violations to California labor law. The prime contractor has also been called to the carpet and is being held jointly responsible for the gaffe.

November 22, 2012

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Wage Theft not Tolerated, Says California Labor Commissioner

Stockton, CA A recent civil wage and penalty assessment issued by the California Labor Commissioner has resulted in a plumbing contractor having to pay over $1 million in California labor law violations.

November 13, 2012

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California Labor Lawsuits Allege Failure to Pay Minimum Wage, Discrimination

Monterey, CA California labor lawsuits, alleging violations of federal and California state labor law, have been filed claiming employees were subject to discrimination and inadequate pay. Although some California labor law claims have been filed by the California labor commissioner and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, others have been filed by workers who claim their rights have been violated.

November 7, 2012

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$1.6 Million California Labor Lawsuit Launched Against Farm Labor Contractor

Monterey, CA The labor commissioner for the state of California continues her pursuit of alleged labor law violations in her state, with the recent filing of a $1.6 million California labor lawsuit against a farm labor contractor. At issue, according to US States News (11/16/12), are multiple violations involving about 150 workers in various locations scattered throughout Monterey County.

November 5, 2012

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LoJack Corp. Agrees to $8.1 Million Settlement in California Labor Law Class Actions

Los Angeles, CA Two California labor law class actions in play for several years appear to be finally in their dying seconds following an agreement by the defendant to pay a multi-million dollar settlement. In so doing, LoJack Corporation was not required to undertake any admission of wrongdoing, liability or violation of law stemming from the California labor lawsuits.

October 26, 2012