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California Labor Lawsuit Nets $4.7 Million Settlement
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California Labor Lawsuit Nets $4.7 Million Settlement

Mira Loma, CA A California labor lawsuit, alleging violations of federal and California labor law, has been settled for $4.7 million. The California employee lawsuit was filed against a contractor that manages warehouses for Walmart and alleged wage and hour violations.

December 30, 2013
California Labor Law Needs Compassionate Code
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California Labor Law Needs Compassionate Code

Riverside, CA With “at will” employment and consequent firing at will, the California labor laws seem harsh and outdated and mainly in favor of the employer. Such is the case with Shawn, who was fired after working 18 years with a perfect record.

December 23, 2013
Unions Launch California Labor Lawsuit Over Contract Clause Clawback
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Unions Launch California Labor Lawsuit Over Contract Clause Clawback

Alameda, CA Representatives of California’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) have likened a California labor lawsuit brought by labor unions to a Hail Mary pass in football. However, the apparent confidence of the BART board in defending itself against union allegations of wrongdoing and bad faith is in stark contrast to the plaintiffs who assert “a deal is a deal,” in accusing the employer of reneging on an agreement.

December 9, 2013
Keep On Trucking - Past California Overtime?
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Keep On Trucking - Past California Overtime?

Los Angeles, CA Christopher just wants an answer to one question regarding California overtime law, but nobody seems to know whether commercial truck drivers are entitled to overtime after 12 hours.

June 20, 2013
California Labor Lawsuit Filed against Trucking Company
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California Labor Lawsuit Filed against Trucking Company

Los Angeles, CA California labor lawsuits, alleging California employers violate federal and California state labor law, often involve employees claiming they were misclassified so the employer can avoid paying overtime wages. One way that an employer can violate California labor law is to misclassify employees as contractors, which is what one lawsuit against a California trucking company alleges has happened.

May 17, 2013
California Labor Law: Is FedEx Heartless?
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California Labor Law: Is FedEx Heartless?

Placentia, CA Sylvia says that she was terminated from FedEx for entering her time card incorrectly. Sylvia’s employer likely has not violated the California labor law and she would be hard-pressed to file a California labor lawsuit. But Sylvia insists that she was wrongfully terminated.

March 11, 2013
Under California Labor Law, Employees Are Not Independent Contractors
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Under California Labor Law, Employees Are Not Independent Contractors

Long Beach, CA Truck drivers improperly classified as independent contractors by their Gardena-based employer had their final day in court on the last day of February, when a California labor law trial, on appeal, found in favor of the plaintiffs.

March 4, 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 Labor Law: "I'm Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place," Says Bus Driver
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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
California Labor Law: Being White Also Spells Discrimination
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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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