Uber and Lyft Drivers Drop Price-Fixing Lawsuit: A Turning Point in the Gig Economy?

The gig economy has transformed the nature of work in recent years, offering flexibility and independence to millions of workers in California and beyond. However, this new model has also sparked significant…

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Despite existing protections to ensure fair treatment in the workplace, workers may still experience wage theft.

Wells Fargo Workers at Understaffed Branches Sue for Overtime Pay Violations

California overall has more robust labor laws than those at the federal level. Despite existing protections to ensure fair treatment in the workplace, workers may still experience wage theft. Wage and hour…

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Global staffing giant Adecco is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges violations of California labor laws, including withholding pay from workers.

Adecco Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Failing to Pay Final Wages to Workers

Global staffing giant Adecco is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges violations of California labor laws, including withholding pay from workers. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, accuses the company…

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A case against a large hotel chain in Oakland underscores the importance of hospitality workers understanding their rights regarding wages.

Oakland’s Radisson Hotel Owes Workers $400,000 in Wage Theft Case

A case against a large hotel chain in Oakland underscores the importance of hospitality workers understanding their rights regarding wages. Hotels rely on large staff teams to ensure smooth operations daily, including…

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A proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Guaranteed Rate, a Chicago-based mortgage lender, highlights unlawful employment practices that can take place in the mortgage industry.

Former Employee Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Guaranteed Rate for Unpaid Wages

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Guaranteed Rate, a Chicago-based mortgage lender, highlights unlawful employment practices that can take place in the mortgage industry. The case focuses on issues with commission-based compensation…

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California’s reputation for strong worker protections extends to its labor laws, which guarantee timely payment of all wages, including commissions. Despite such laws, workers may still struggle with unpaid commissions in various ways.

Crucial Steps to Take When Dealing with Unpaid Commissions in California

California’s reputation for strong worker protections extends to its labor laws, which guarantee timely payment of all wages, including commissions. Despite such laws, workers may still struggle with unpaid commissions in various…

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Fresno Farm Contractor and Growers Cited $1.9 Million for Wage Theft Affecting Hundreds of Workers

Wage theft is commonly reported in the restaurant industry, but it also occurs in many other types of jobs across California. The agricultural sector in Fresno County was recently hit with allegations…

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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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Workers sorting produce in warehouse

Misclassified Delivery Drivers Get $650,000 in Back Wages from Romero’s Food Products

A food manufacturer in Santa Fe Springs, California, is on the hook for $650,000 after the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) efforts to recover back wages for a group of misclassified delivery…

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