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$1.6 Million California Labor Lawsuit Launched Against Farm Labor Contractor
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$1.6 Million California Labor Lawsuit Launched Against Farm Labor Contractor

Monterey, CA The labor commissioner for the state of California continues her pursuit of alleged labor law violations in her state, with the recent filing of a $1.6 million California labor lawsuit against a farm labor contractor. At issue, according to US States News (11/16/12), are multiple violations involving about 150 workers in various locations scattered throughout Monterey County.

November 5, 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
California Realtor Settles Labor Lawsuit for $5 Million
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California Realtor Settles Labor Lawsuit for $5 Million

Emeryville, CA A California labor lawsuit has been settled, with the defendant admitting to no wrongdoing against allegations brought by the Office of the California Labor Commissioner, according to a report by Thomson Reuters news service (10/1/12).

October 9, 2012
California Employment Bill Designed to Protect Workers' Rights
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California Employment Bill Designed to Protect Workers' Rights

Chico, CA While one California labor lawsuit appears almost settled, some blue collar workers argue their California labor law rights are constantly being violated, bringing California labor code and federal labor laws to the forefront of the media's attention.

October 2, 2012
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
Nurse Says She Is Stuck between California Labor Law and Her Union
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Nurse Says She Is Stuck between California Labor Law and Her Union

Rockland, CA Jeanine, a registered nurse and a member of the California Nurses Association, says her employer has violated the California labor law and her union isn’t backing her up. Instead, she took her issue to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. Next up, a labor law attorney and possible California labor lawsuit against her union…

September 11, 2012
Appeals Court Rules Insurance Adjusters Can Claim California Overtime
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Appeals Court Rules Insurance Adjusters Can Claim California Overtime

Los Angeles, CA A California Court of Appeal in July 2012 ruled in favor of insurance adjusters claiming California overtime pay. The case originated from a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of adjusters against Liberty Mutual and its subsidiary, Golden Eagle Insurance.

September 8, 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
Working at California Car Washes
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Working at California Car Washes

Los Angeles, CA Car wash owners are notorious for breaking California labor laws. In May 2012, four car wash workers filed a California overtime class action lawsuit alleging that they had to arrive early to work but they clocked in when there were enough cars to wash.

August 13, 2012
Is Cost-Cutting Wal-Mart Bad for California Labor Law?
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Is Cost-Cutting Wal-Mart Bad for California Labor Law?

Sacramento, CA A decision by the world's largest retailer to outsource its supply-chain and logistics to third-party companies, who then are said to hire poorly-paid temporary workers, has succeeded in the overall lowering of wages and benefits for US workers in the state and has turned back the clock on hard-won improvements under California labor law.

June 18, 2012
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