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Fees Charged to Background Actors Said to Contravene California Labor Law
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Fees Charged to Background Actors Said to Contravene California Labor Law

Sacramento, CA A little-known California labor law has vaulted into the public conscience with the news that several casting companies have violated or have been accused of having violated the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act. In sum, the issue stems from the charging of up-front fees to background actors, regardless of whether or not they are successful at finding work.

June 4, 2011
California Labor Law Violations: Last-Day Pay and More…
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California Labor Law Violations: Last-Day Pay and More…

Colton, CA Michelle put up with a lot at her job but stuck it out hoping that she would get promoted with better pay. She was promised $10 per hour but was paid minimum wage ($8 per hour according to California labor law); she worked through lunch without overtime pay and sometimes worked more than 12 hours per shift without receiving double-time compensation. But getting fired without just cause and not yet receiving her final paycheck was the last straw. It was time to call an employment attorney.

May 3, 2011
Levi Strauss Fined for California Labor Law Violations
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Levi Strauss Fined for California Labor Law Violations

San Francisco, CA Levi Strauss & Co. recently agreed to pay more than $1 million in overtime pay for approximately 600 workers after the US Department of Labor found that the company had been in violation of the California labor code.

April 18, 2011
California Labor Law: "Retaliation Means More Ammo for Me," Says Chauffeur
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California Labor Law: "Retaliation Means More Ammo for Me," Says Chauffeur

Palm Springs, CA If you have ever booked a limo, you've likely tipped your chauffer anywhere from 15??"20 percent of your bill - either paying your driver directly or adding the tip onto your credit card. But, according to Brent, not all limo companies abide by the California Labor Law and turn over tips to their employees.

April 11, 2011
Levi Strauss Agrees to Pay Back Wages in California, US
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Levi Strauss Agrees to Pay Back Wages in California, US

San Francisco, CA A federal investigation that claims its underpinnings with a violation of California labor law has resulted in a large wage settlement against a heritage manufacturer of clothing. The Silicon Valley San Jose Business Journal noted on March 29 that Levi Strauss & Co owes no fewer than 596 employees scattered across the US more than $1 million in back wages.

April 6, 2011
Misclassification and Mismanagement under California Labor Law
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Misclassification and Mismanagement under California Labor Law

Visilia, CA "In management you manage people but in this company it was all about manual labor," says Edward, who believes he was misclassified as exempt, and that his employer was violating the California labor law.

March 15, 2011
California Labor Law: C&S Grocers Class Action—Again
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California Labor Law: C&S Grocers Class Action—Again

Sacramento, CA A recent (February 2011) C&S Wholesale Grocers class-action lawsuit claims that the giant grocery chain deliberately cheated its workers to avoid paying overtime, and violated a number of other California labor laws. If you were employed by C&S Wholesale Grocers during the past four years or work for any company that has refused to pay overtime, and believe your California labor rights to overtime pay have been violated, read on...

March 2, 2011
Is Pharma Rep Overtime Debate Destined for US Supreme Court?
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Is Pharma Rep Overtime Debate Destined for US Supreme Court?

Seattle, WA Should pharmaceutical reps qualify for overtime? It has proven to be a contentious issue, rife with debate and conflicting rulings. It's an Employment issue that is not confined to pharma reps, but has affected a number of sectors that pit employees who feel they have been stiffed out of extra pay, against employers who sometimes pull every trick in the book to get out of paying overtime.

February 23, 2011
Judge Throws Out California Labor Law Class Action
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Judge Throws Out California Labor Law Class Action

Sacramento, CA The California labor law ruling may have come down after the defendant was no longer in office - however, it took the presiding judge just one day following the hearing of arguments to rule against the plaintiffs in Newton v. Schwarzenegger. The class-action lawsuit launched over correctional officer furloughs was struck down, the Sacramento Bee reports.

February 8, 2011
California Employer Sued for California Labor Law Violations
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California Employer Sued for California Labor Law Violations

Napa, CA A class-action lawsuit filed earlier this year alleges that a well-known corporation denied its employees in California of basic employment rights under California labor law. Johnson Controls Inc. was served in March for allegations ranging from the failure to pay proper wages (including overtime), to the failure to provide proper meal breaks.

January 4, 2011
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