New San Francisco Steakhouse Sued for Wage Theft and ‘Dehumanizing’ Work Environment

Restaurants are often among the biggest violators when it comes to wage theft. While some are older establishments that engage in a long-running practice of wage violations, new eateries can also be…

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STK Steakhouse, an upscale global restaurant chain, was hit with a class-action lawsuit just a month after opening in San Francisco, California. Workers accused the employer of wage theft, illegal tip-pooling practices, and a hostile work environment.

New San Francisco Steakhouse Sued for Wage Theft and ‘Dehumanizing’ Work Environment

Restaurants are often among the biggest violators when it comes to wage theft. While some are older establishments that engage in a long-running practice of wage violations, new eateries can also be…

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Deja Vu Services, which operates nightclubs in California and around the world, was accused of intentionally misclassifying its performers as independent contractors in violation of state labor laws.

Deja Vu Performers to Get $6.5 Million Settlement in Misclassification Lawsuit

The gig economy has seen massive growth in recent years with more and more independent contractors working in California. Unfortunately, sometimes workers are misclassified as independent contractors when they are actually employees….

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International Business Machines (IBM) has agreed to pay a $4.75 million proposed settlement to more than a thousand sales representatives who accused the company of shortchanging them hundreds of thousands of dollars in earned commissions.

IBM Workers To Get $4.75 Million Settlement After Suing For Unpaid Commissions

California has specific laws regarding commissions, and employers are required to pay workers according to those rules. When employees are paid through commissions, employers must have a written contract that specifies how…

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JetBlue Airways agreed to pay a $3.6 million settlement to more than 500 California flight attendants in a lawsuit that alleged wage and hour violations.

JetBlue Flight Attendants Get $3.6 Million in Unpaid Wages Lawsuit

Wage and hour violations are harmful as they deny workers their hard-earned wages. When employees are unaware of their rights, employers may try to take advantage of the situation and pay them…

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A group of Black Tesla workers has sued the electric carmaker alleging they were subjected to racial discrimination.

Tesla Faces Lawsuits and Government Investigations For Racial Discrimination

A group of Black Tesla workers has sued the electric carmaker alleging they were subjected to racial discrimination. The lawsuit is the latest in a long line of allegations that Tesla has…

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Disability discrimination is illegal in California under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

A Former Employee Sues Foster Farms For Failing to Accommodate Known Disability

Disabled workers have the right to request their employer provide reasonable accommodations allowing them to continue doing their job duties. Disability discrimination is illegal in California under the Fair Employment and Housing…

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued BaronHR, LLC, a national staffing agency, for discriminatory recruitment practices.

EEOC Sues Staffing Agency For Discriminatory Hiring Practices

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued BaronHR, LLC, a national staffing agency, for discriminatory recruitment practices. The lawsuit also named Radiant Services Corporation, a commercial laundry facility with clients in…

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Around 400 California workers were awarded a $43.5 million judgment in the class action lawsuit against Lennar Title Inc., a Miami-based title company.

Hundreds of Lennar Workers Awarded $43.5 Million in Long-Running Overtime Lawsuit

A common type of wage and hour violation is when employers refuse to pay overtime to eligible employees. According to California law, non-exempt employees who work more than eight hours in a…

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