Some California readers may have heard of the real estate mogul James Batmasian. He is being accused in a state court by a former employee of not paying him overtime. The man claims that he was offered vouchers to get massages instead of the money.The plaintiff, who...
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Yank Sing pays $4M for overtime and other wage theft claims
Many instances of wage theft in California and elsewhere remain unreported, especially by foreign workers who may not be fully aware of their rights. Often, the employees also fear that the complaints may cost them their jobs. For nearly a year and a half, a group of...
Apple workers file a class-action lawsuit for unpaid overtime
Two employees of Apple Inc. in California have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. The plaintiffs claim that they are missing out on overtime pay because they are being subjected to bag checks. These searches are being performed in front of customers and...
California cheerleaders now eligible for overtime and benefits
Recently, cheerleaders from various professional sports teams have filed wage lawsuits because they have been treated like independent contractors. A wage dispute filed on behalf of cheerleaders for the Oakland Raiders prompted Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzales to write a...
Uber drivers as employees or contractors: what’s the big deal?
Whether you actively follow California employment law news or simply enjoy having an easy way to schedule a ride somewhere, you've probably heard about a recent case involving the online ride-sharing company Uber. On Tuesday, the California Labor Commission ruled on...
Workers allege they were not given overtime and minimum wage
Millions of people across the country love watching their favorite chefs on television. One of the judges of the show "Chopped", Scott Conant, is named as one of the defendants in a lawsuit filed by some of the current and former workers at the Scarpetta...
What is the minimum overtime rate when a worker has a workday over 8 hours in CA?
Among the many wage and hour laws that are in place here in California are overtime laws. Under California law, there are several circumstances under which employers are, generally, required to pay their employees at an overtime rate. One of these circumstances is if...
Responding to notice of a class action lawsuit
Americans may be served with notice of a class action lawsuit via postal mail or via email. Rarely, individuals may be served with notice by other means. Unfortunately, some individuals affected by a given class action lawsuit may not even be given direct access to...
Have you been misclassified as an independent contractor?
Over the past several years, the media has widely reported on a disturbing employment law trend that affects many American workers. Specifically, it seems that many workers are either being intentionally or unintentionally misclassified as independent contractors by...
Labor lawsuit highlights misclassification trend woes
Over the past several years, disturbing trends have emerged within a specific area of employment law. Many employers, eager to cut costs, unfamiliar with relevant law or both, have begun to misclassify workers. When part-time or full-time workers are misclassified as...