Legal News Articles - Employment

In Attempting to Thwart Theft, Retailer Accused of Stealing Wages

February 6, 2012. By Gordon Gibb.

Los Angeles, CA: An alleged California labor law violation has landed a retailer in some potential hot water. Forever 21 is facing a class-action lawsuit on charges that it forced employees to work without compensation and that meal breaks were denied.

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Military Reemployment Lawsuits Filed

February 1, 2012. By Heidi Turner.

Akron, OH: Military reemployment lawsuits have been filed on behalf of employees who left their employment for active service but were either demoted or fired while they were away. These military reserve lawsuits allege the employers have violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) in their treatment of members of the uniformed services.

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Pharma "Sales" Representatives Entitled to California Overtime

January 27, 2012. By Jane Mundy.

Sacramento, CA: The preliminary approval granted to current and former Novartis Pharmaceutical sales representatives to the tune of $99 million likely has Glaxo sales reps and other pharma sales reps optimistic regarding the outcome of their California Overtime lawsuits.

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California Labor Law: Discrimination Caused Wrongful Termination?

January 26, 2012. By Jane Mundy.

Sacramento, CA: Laquisha, who is black and gay, believes she was wrongfully terminated because she was discriminated against. And she was also fired while on disability leave. Could her employer, Verizon Wireless, have violated the California Labor Law on three counts?

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2012 to See Changes to ERISA Plan Laws

January 16, 2012. By Heidi Turner.

Chicago, IL: Thanks to regulatory changes, 2012 will see some important changes to ERISA plan laws. Those changes will hopefully help ERISA pension plan participants and participants in company-sponsored employee savings plans better understand how those plans are managed. Changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) may not only help employees understand their rights but may also help clarify regulations when employees file an ERISA lawsuit.

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Car Wash Workers Reach Settlement in California Labor Law Case

January 16, 2012. By Charles Benson.

Sacramento, CA: Employees at car washes in suburban Sacramento and other cities in the Golden State will share in a $1 million settlement over California labor law violations, according to The Sacramento Bee.

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Car Wash Blues Turn Green with $1 Million Settlement

January 12, 2012. By Gordon Gibb.

San Ramon, CA: It is a victory for anyone who has ever worked for a car wash in California that ignored overtime pay laws. In a settlement announced by the Office of the Attorney General for the State of California, a total of eight car washes throughout the state will pay in excess of $1 million after accusations by workers that they were denied pay.

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Asian Nurse Cries Discrimination, Violation of California Labor Law

January 10, 2012. By Jane Mundy.

Fresno, CA: When Faye was wrongfully terminated from her job as a dialysis nurse, she knew it was due to discrimination. And she knows discrimination is a violation of the California Labor Law. Now she intends to stand up for her rights: Faye has filed a complaint with a California labor law attorney.

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$31 Million California Labor Code Class-Action Lawsuit Launched

January 5, 2012. By Gordon Gibb.

Berkley, CA: Roberto "Bobby" Rodriquez could be forgiven for fading quietly into the sunset of retirement. He's earned it, after working 33 years in the California steel industry. But even though he retired from Pacific Steel in 2010, his work is unfinished—now that he is speaking out in support of California labor law on behalf of his current and former comrades.

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California Overtime Laws Trump Oracle Overtime Lawsuit

December 28, 2011. By Jane Mundy.

Sacramento, CA: In an about-face, the Ninth Circuit court confirmed that nonresident employees are subject to California Overtime Law when they perform work in California.

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