Spotlight on Off-the-Clock Work and Missed Breaks: California Car Wash Settles $1.2 Million Wage Theft Case

For many hourly workers, wage violations do not always happen in obvious ways. Sometimes the problems become part of the daily routine. Employees may stay late without recording their extra time, work…

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A group of recruiters who worked for TEKsystems filed a wage and hour class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. They were allegedly misclassified as independent contractors and, therefore, denied overtime pay and legally required meal and rest breaks.

Can Your Employer Add Arbitration After You Sue? Understanding the TEKsystems Decision

For many employees, workplace problems do not show up all at once. They tend to build gradually through situations such as missed overtime pay or pressure to accept workplace policies with little…

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Employers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to shape decisions in the workplace

What the Veto of the No Robo Bosses Act Means for California Workers and AI

Employers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to shape decisions in the workplace. From hiring and promotions to scheduling and performance reviews, AI is being used in ways that can have a…

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According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, women’s complaints are less likely to result in corrective action compared to identical complaints made by men.

Study Finds Women’s Workplace Complaints Are Taken Less Seriously Than Men’s

Workers are often encouraged to speak up when they experience harassment, discrimination or mistreatment. Reporting employment issues is meant to lead to action that improves the workplace and protects employees. New research,…

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Sexual harassment is still widespread and has not diminished over the past five years, research shows.

Study Reveals Prevalence of Workplace Sexual Harassment Remains Unchanged for Women

Despite all the talk about improving workplace conditions for women, a troubling truth remains. Sexual harassment is still widespread and has not diminished over the past five years, research shows. This ongoing…

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Despite the promises of flexibility and independence touted by gig companies, the reality for many workers often falls short of expectations.

California Gig Workers Struggle to Earn a Living Wage, Study Says

For years, delivery workers and rideshare drivers have been trying to navigate the complex laws of California’s gig economy. Over 1.4 million people across the state are gig workers for app-based companies…

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Fighting wage theft on your own can be stressful and difficult, which is why it is a good idea to consult an experienced employment lawyer

Bay Area Subway Franchisee Faces Closure and $1 Million Penalty for Wage Theft

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered a 14-unit Subway franchisee in the San Francisco Bay Area to either close or sell their stores. The employers must pay…

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Marin County Home Consignment Center Worker Wins $1.3 Million in COVID-19 Whistleblower Lawsuit

People often think of whistleblowing in relation to exposing a major scandal or government wrongdoing. However, being a whistleblower does not always have to be so dramatic in the context of workplace…

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Restaurant workers discussing their employer

Sacramento Restaurant Uses Fake Priest to Get Workers to Confess Wrongdoing

Even though workplace retaliation is unlawful, employers sometimes try to take advantage of workers who do not know or understand their rights. Examples of retaliation include threatening to report employees to immigration…

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