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California State Labor Comish Fights On against Labor Law Violations
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California State Labor Comish Fights On against Labor Law Violations

Sacramento, CA There is little doubt that when it comes to California labor law the State’s Labor Commissioner doesn’t pull any punches. “In 2012, my Public Works team assessed $25 million in wages and civil penalties, the highest amount in a decade,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “We are going to make sure that those who break the law pay and those who comply with prevailing wage laws know that the State is on their side.”

May 6, 2013
The Road to Justice Under California Labor Law
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The Road to Justice Under California Labor Law

Fresno, CA When a private construction project intersects with a public entity such as a highway or public thoroughfare, there are rules and statutes under the auspices of California labor law that govern workers and how much they are paid. In other words, if a public road is revised with private, rather than public funding, such a funding model cannot be used to circumvent rules of labor, as one general contractor and a number of subcontractors recently discovered.

April 1, 2013
Big or Small, Violation of California Labor Law Is Just Wrong
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Big or Small, Violation of California Labor Law Is Just Wrong

Sacramento, CA One case involves a million-dollar assessment against a contractor. Another case involves a lessor amount against a California employer. The latter assessment amounting to about $69,000 is a lot less than nearly $1 million. But the issue is the same: the violation of California labor law as it pertains to wages. According to the law, there are minimum requirements for wages, and employers are expected to hold up their part of the bargain.

February 18, 2013
Another Million-Dollar Bust Under California Labor Law
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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
ERISA Not Just About Protecting Investments
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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
California Sub-contractor to Pay Over $1 Million for California Labor Law Violations
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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
“Off-the-Clock California Overtime Lawsuits on the Rise", says Employment Law Attorney
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“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
Misclassified Construction Employee owed California Overtime?
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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
Contractor Fined for Violations of California Labor Law
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Contractor Fined for Violations of California Labor Law

Los Angeles, CA The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) recently fined a construction contractor $235,865 for violating California labor law, according to a release from the agency.

May 23, 2011
Was Worker's Death Due to Ignorance of California Labor Laws?
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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
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