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Misclassified Engineer and California Labor Law—Overtime Lawsuit?
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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 Settlement Worth $90 Million
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California Labor Law Settlement Worth $90 Million

Los Angeles, CA It may be split amongst 15,000 employees, but a $90 million settlement sounds impressive nonetheless. The California labor law case, originally filed in 2005 and elevated to class action status four years later, vindicates lead plaintiff Jennifer Augustus and thousands of her colleagues in a dispute against a security company based in New York, but with employees across the country including the state of California.

August 6, 2012
Pregnancy Discrimination Will Result in California Labor Lawsuit
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Pregnancy Discrimination Will Result in California Labor Lawsuit

Los Angeles, CA It seems almost medieval that employers would fire someone for being pregnant, and incredulous to think they could get away with it. Pregnancy discrimination is a violation of the California Labor Law and the state of California has the strongest parental leave programs and protections in the nation, according to a study from 2005.

March 12, 2012
For Those Who Violate California Labor Law, There's a New Sherriff in Town…
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For Those Who Violate California Labor Law, There's a New Sherriff in Town…

Oakland, CA Employers who chronically underpay and otherwise take their employees for a ride in deference to California labor law will have a new enemy in the fight for workers' rights, fairness and equality. To that end, the Labor Commissioner for the state of California has announced the launch of a Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) tasked with rooting out the evildoers and leveling the playing field.

March 5, 2012
US Appeals Court Revives Oracle California Labor Law Case
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US Appeals Court Revives Oracle California Labor Law Case

San Francisco, CA A federal appeals court revived a class-action suit brought against Oracle Corp. regarding California labor law and workers at the company, Reuters reported.

December 19, 2011
California Labor Law: Sexual Harassment Workplace Hazard
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California Labor Law: Sexual Harassment Workplace Hazard

Sacramento, CA Sexual harassment casts a wide net of damage in the workplace. It can cause psychological and physical damage, and it can create a hostile workplace??"all of which are violations of the California Labor Law.

December 14, 2011
Some California Labor Law Applies to Nonresidents
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Some California Labor Law Applies to Nonresidents

Sacramento, CA The Supreme Court ruled in July 2011 that residents of other states who work for California companies and are on business in California are protected by the California Labor Law. But some out-of-state employers may need to be reminded that their employees must be compensated for overtime pay - it's the price of doing business in California. And paying employees overtime in accordance with the California labor code would likely be more cost-effective than having to face a California labor lawsuit.

November 21, 2011
Sacramento Electrical Company Fined for Violations of California Labor Law
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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
"Can I Be Fired If I'm Disabled?" Attorney Answers California Labor Law Issue
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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
Pharmaceutical Firm Fined Over Violations of California Labor Laws
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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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