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Sacramento Electrical Company Fined for Violations of California Labor Law

Sacramento, CA The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently announced its largest-ever administrative award against a company for violations of California labor law, according to The Downey Patriot.

October 10, 2011

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California Labor Law: "I'm Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place," Says Bus Driver

Reading, CA "Yesterday I called the California Department of Labor to ask if my employer has violated California Labor Laws and they suggested that I file a complaint with the Labor Board or get an attorney," says Michael (not his real name for fear of retaliation). "They owe me overtime pay, they have falsified my time cards and now I'm working in a hostile work environment."

October 5, 2011

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California Labor Law Agreement Reached for Grocers

Los Angeles, CA Negotiations between the grocery chains Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons over California labor law have reportedly paved the way for the striking of a tentative deal, reports the Los Angeles Times.

September 26, 2011

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"Can I Be Fired If I'm Disabled?" Attorney Answers California Labor Law Issue

Oakland, CA "Can my employer fire me if I am disabled?" is one of the most common complaints a California Labor Law attorney hears. "Being disabled is no guarantee that you won't be fired," says attorney Randall Crane, Law Office of Randall Crane, "but at the same time there are disability rights, particularly in the state of California."

September 16, 2011

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California Labor Law: Being White Also Spells Discrimination

San Jose, CA Austin was recently terminated from a fuel delivery company; he is certain the reason was racial - he was the only white employee, everyone else was Hispanic. No matter who you are, racial discrimination is a violation of the California Labor Law.

September 5, 2011

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California Labor Law and Misclassification with the IRS

Oakland, CA If your business uses independent contractors, you would be wise to determine that they aren't misclassified as employees before the IRS knocks at your door. According to federal law and the California Labor Law, "You may be at risk for an employment tax audit," says attorney Leonard Emma of The Law Office of Randall Crane.

August 22, 2011

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Pharmaceutical Firm Fined Over Violations of California Labor Laws

Los Angeles, CA The California branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) recently fined pharmaceutical firm Baxter Healthcare Corporation for allegedly violating California labor law, which reportedly resulted in a death and injuries to two others.

August 15, 2011

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California Labor Law: Independent Contractor vs Employee Misclassification—Attorney Weighs In

Oakland, CA Workers can be "classified" (designated) as employees or independent contractors. "With the California labor law there is a presumption that workers are employees," says Leonard Emma of The Law Office of Randall Crane, and the burden is on employers to demonstrate that workers are independent contractors. Emma explains how improper classification of workers as independent contractors has far-reaching consequences.

August 6, 2011

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Court: Grocery Worker Regulation Does Not Violate California Labor Law

Los Angeles, CA The California Supreme Court recently ruled that a city law that strives to protect grocery workers in the state is not a violation of California labor code, reports The Associated Press.

July 25, 2011

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When Is Bullying and Harassment a California Labor Law Violation?

Sacramento, CA Although California was the first state to introduce anti-bullying legislation (2003), it is still prevalent in the workplace. "The most common forms of illegal harassment are from workplace bullies," says employee attorney Donna M. Ballman, P.A., "and they will stay a bully from playground to workplace." So when is harassment from your employer a violation of the California Labor Law?

July 20, 2011