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California Labor Paid Sick Leave Laws Clarified, Still Complicated
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California Labor Paid Sick Leave Laws Clarified, Still Complicated

Sacramento, CA While recent changes in California labor law relating to sick pay and paid time off for illness were designed as a help and support for California workers, implementing and maintaining those changes has served as a bit of a headache for employers.

July 20, 2015
Respecting Caitlin Jenner and Her Community Under the Law
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Respecting Caitlin Jenner and Her Community Under the Law

Sacramento, CA Our introduction this past week to Caitlin Jenner, as sensational as it may have been played out in the media, reminds us that with the modern realities of tolerance and equality, transgendering is anything but sensational and is increasingly accepted carte blanche as an aspect of the new normal. As a result, lawmakers have been grappling with updates of definitions and approaches to traditional bastions such as public and workplace washrooms.

June 6, 2015
California Labor Lawsuit No Piece of Cake
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California Labor Lawsuit No Piece of Cake

Torrance, CA A California labor lawsuit has been filed against a Beverly Hills bakery, alleging violations of California labor laws. The lawsuit accuses the bakery’s owners of abusive behaviors, including failing to pay minimum wage or overtime, retaliation, and human trafficking.

April 13, 2015
Former Executive Chef Files Class-Action California Labor Lawsuit
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Former Executive Chef Files Class-Action California Labor Lawsuit

Ventura, CA Given the rigors and requirements of food preparation for a facility as large as a nursing home, it is little wonder that an executive chef puts in long hours to ensure prepared food is safe and palates are satisfied. And yet one California labor lawsuit claims that an executive chef working in the Golden State was improperly misclassified as management and was therefore denied overtime pay, an affront to California labor law.

October 20, 2014
Plaintiffs in California Labor Law Class Action Take On Olive Garden
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Plaintiffs in California Labor Law Class Action Take On Olive Garden

Los Angeles, CA In what appears to be a broken record in the symphony that is California and labor law, a major restaurant chain is having to face the music over alleged rest period and meal break transgressions, striking a sour note amongst thousands of would-be plaintiffs in a pending California labor law class action.

August 25, 2014
Plaintiffs Ring the Taco Bell in California Labor Lawsuit
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Plaintiffs Ring the Taco Bell in California Labor Lawsuit

Fresno, CA Sometimes it can take a while. But a California labor lawsuit that had humble beginnings in 2007, while still ongoing, has snowballed into a large class action that has the potential to benefit thousands of plaintiffs.

July 7, 2014
McDonald’s Faces California Labor Lawsuits
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McDonald’s Faces California Labor Lawsuits

Los Angeles, CA McDonald’s faces several California labor lawsuits alleging the company violated California labor law in its treatment of employees. Four lawsuits were filed in California, alleging violations of California labor code, while two lawsuits were reportedly filed in Michigan and one was filed in New York.

March 17, 2014
Upscale Sushi Restaurant Hit with California Labor Code Allegations
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Upscale Sushi Restaurant Hit with California Labor Code Allegations

Beverly Hills, CA One might assume that a high-end restaurant, where a typical bill for two routinely tops $1,000, would take very good care of its employees. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case for one California sushi bar that is currently fighting alleged violations of California labor law.

September 16, 2013
What Rights Do Illegal Immigrants Have regarding Wage and Hour Issues?
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What Rights Do Illegal Immigrants Have regarding Wage and Hour Issues?

Sacramento, CA Moises is an illegal immigrant who has been working in California for many years. According to Moises, his former employer violated a number of California labor laws, including overtime and wrongful termination. As an illegal, does Moises have the right to file a California labor lawsuit? Employment attorney David Yeremian weighs in…

September 15, 2013
Where Are California Labor Laws When You Need Them?
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Where Are California Labor Laws When You Need Them?

Tulare, CA Casandra worked as a waitress for seven years; in fact she worked beyond the call of duty. She opened four restaurants for this franchise and only took sick leave once in all those years. But she was fired anyway, and worse, she was cut off unemployment benefits. How is the California labor law helping her?

July 30, 2013
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