Fremont Worker Gets $175,000 in Racial Harassment Lawsuit Against Auto Auction Firm

Workplace harassment is never easy to talk about, and many workers may feel it’s risky to speak up when they experience it. However, when harassment goes unchecked and managers fail to step…

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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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