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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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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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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