Legal News Articles

State Supreme Court: Richmond Did Not Violate California Labor Law

San Francisco, CA The state Supreme Court ruled recently that the city of Richmond did not violate civil rights or California labor law when it laid off 18 firefighters when the city was facing the potential of bankruptcy in 2003, the Contra Costa Times reports.

January 31, 2011

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California Labor Law on Family Leave Receives High Marks in Study

Los Angeles, CA According to a recent study, a California labor law concerning family leave has not hurt businesses very much, while a number of families have been able to improve their working lives, the Los Angeles Times reports.

January 17, 2011

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"Call an Attorney," Says California Labor Board

Sacramento, CA Bruce was terminated from his job while on medical leave and he contacted the California Department of Labor, hoping to file for unemployment. "When my case worker found out why I was fired, he told me that was illegal and advised me to call an attorney," said Bruce. According to the California Labor Law, even terminating "at will" employees while on medical leave is a violation of the California labor code.

January 14, 2011

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California Employer Sued for California Labor Law Violations

Napa, CA A class-action lawsuit filed earlier this year alleges that a well-known corporation denied its employees in California of basic employment rights under California labor law. Johnson Controls Inc. was served in March for allegations ranging from the failure to pay proper wages (including overtime), to the failure to provide proper meal breaks.

January 4, 2011

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Fired on Medical Leave—California Labor Law Violation?

Mission Viejo, CA Stan had to take time off work due to a serious health issue - he was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. But just a few weeks after applying for medical leave he was terminated, an action that is likely a violation of the California Labor Law.

December 30, 2010

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Apparel Company to Pay Thousands for California Labor Law Violations

Orange County, CA An Orange County apparel company has been ordered to pay $887,000 to current and former workers for allegedly violating California labor laws, including failing to pay minimum wage and overtime, the Los Angeles Times reports.

December 20, 2010

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California Labor Law: Harassment Led to Suicide Attempt

San Bernadino Valley, CA Wrongful termination and workplace harassment are California Labor Law violations, even though California is an "at-will employment" state, and men can be harassed.

December 15, 2010

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Hotel in Violation of California Labor Law

Arcata, CA A California labor law case involving the Valley West Days Inn was settled for four claimants who allege unpaid wages after the hotel failed to show up last week for a labor department hearing. When that happens, the claims automatically default to the plaintiffs.

December 7, 2010

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Car Dealerships and California Labor Law: Get a Signed Contract

San Dimas, CA "I know something about California Labor Law," says Ray, a former sales manager for a Toyota dealership. "My general manager figured that by eliminating my position they could save money - and he hasn't even given me my final paycheck, which is against the California labor code."

November 8, 2010

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Was Worker's Death Due to Ignorance of California Labor Laws?

San Francisco, CA The very premise of California labor law dictates a number of assumptions: that workers will be paid fairly, that they will be properly trained, and that they ultimately have a safe environment in which to work. The latter tenet appears to have been lacking in 2008 when a young mother met a horrible death at a California printing plant.

November 1, 2010