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Sephora workers seek unpaid wages over time spent on applying makeup
In 2018, the California Supreme Court ruled that Starbucks and other companies must pay employees for tasks they perform after clocking out. Now, Sephora employees in the state are seeking compensation for…
Employees sue Blue Apron for wage and overtime violations
Meal kit delivery services have enjoyed growing popularity for their simple recipes and pre-portioned ingredients that make for easy cooking. However, while they may be making customers happy, employees of one particular…
Starbucks must pay workers for off-the-clock tasks, says Supreme Court
A landmark court ruling in a wage theft case against Starbucks could signal changes for employers throughout California. Starbucks can no longer avoid paying employees for time spent on performing tasks outside…
Cheesecake Factory owes janitors $4.6 million in wage theft case
Large companies that use contracting and subcontracting sometimes do so in an attempt to avoid responsibility for ensuring their workers are paid proper wages. According to California Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su,…
La Taqueria fined $600,000 for wage violations as workers win key workplace changes
San Francisco eatery La Taqueria has enjoyed immense popularity, even appearing on The San Francisco Chronicle’s annual Top 100 restaurants list. However, the 45-year-old restaurant has received negative publicity lately due to…
Los Angeles car wash owner ordered to pay $4.2 million in wage and overtime lawsuit
Under California law, workers must receive timely payment of all wages and overtime. However, employers looking to cut costs sometimes take advantage of their employees’ lack of understanding of local labor laws…
Workers cite nooses, death threats in racial discrimination claim against construction firm
Three African American construction workers filed complaints alleging they were subjected to a racially hostile work environment that included demeaning racial slurs and racist graffiti. They reported that on more than one…
Los Angeles port trucking companies sued for driver misclassification
Los Angeles has been locked in a legal battle with three large port trucking companies over the alleged exploitation of drivers. California Cartage Transportation Express, CMI Transportation and K&R Transportation were accused…
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