Legal News Articles

“Off-the-Clock California Overtime Lawsuits on the Rise", says Employment Law Attorney

Encino, CA Employment law attorney David Yeremian says that employees are increasingly contacting him regarding off-the-clock claims and lawsuits, a violation of the California labor law. One possible reason for the increase is that workers are becoming more familiar with California employee labor law and California state labor laws.

October 23, 2012

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Walmart Retaliation—California Labor Law Violation

Los Angeles, CA Some employment law experts believe that retaliation lawsuits are declining, having peaked during the height of the recession. However, if Walmart workers are any indication, retaliation, which violates the California labor law, is common practice by California employers.

October 16, 2012

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

California Realtor Settles Labor Lawsuit for $5 Million

Emeryville, CA A California labor lawsuit has been settled, with the defendant admitting to no wrongdoing against allegations brought by the Office of the California Labor Commissioner, according to a report by Thomson Reuters news service (10/1/12).

October 9, 2012

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

California Employment Bill Designed to Protect Workers' Rights

Chico, CA While one California labor lawsuit appears almost settled, some blue collar workers argue their California labor law rights are constantly being violated, bringing California labor code and federal labor laws to the forefront of the media's attention.

October 2, 2012

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Misclassified Engineer and California Labor Law—Overtime Lawsuit?

Sacramento, CA Brian was told that, due to the “criteria" with his new position, he is not eligible for overtime compensation. But Brian is familiar with the California labor law and disagrees, believing he has been misclassified as exempt.

September 24, 2012

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

In-N-Out Burger Class Action Alleges Racial Discrimination in California

Irvine, CA While most complaints under California labor law pertain to prevailing wage law, denial of overtime or worker's compensation benefits, there remains the dark cloud of discrimination. The latter forms the basis of a class-action lawsuit filed recently against the In-N-Out Burger food chain, alleging discrimination due to age and ethnicity. The defendant, headquartered in Irvine, denies the accusations.

September 17, 2012

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

Nurse Says She Is Stuck between California Labor Law and Her Union

Rockland, CA Jeanine, a registered nurse and a member of the California Nurses Association, says her employer has violated the California labor law and her union isn’t backing her up. Instead, she took her issue to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. Next up, a labor law attorney and possible California labor lawsuit against her union…

September 11, 2012

California Overtime

Appeals Court Rules Insurance Adjusters Can Claim California Overtime

Los Angeles, CA A California Court of Appeal in July 2012 ruled in favor of insurance adjusters claiming California overtime pay. The case originated from a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of adjusters against Liberty Mutual and its subsidiary, Golden Eagle Insurance.

September 8, 2012

CALIFORNIA OVERTIME

Misclassified Construction Employee owed California Overtime?

Montrose, CA Chester, a former construction superintendent, believes he is misclassified and therefore owed more than $40,000 in overtime compensation, which could potentially be doubled if his employer is found guilty of California overtime violations.

September 7, 2012

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW

California Labor Law Violations Found Via Impromptu Inspections

Los Angeles, CA A sophisticated operation presumably designed to catch suspected violators off guard and to prevent word from spreading, has resulted in a series of citations worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in collective fines for violations under California labor law.

August 20, 2012