April 9, 2016
Does Your Employer Make You Clock Out to Take Breaks? What You Need to Know About Wage Theft
Federal law says that breaks of 20 minutes or less must be paid. Under California…
October 21, 2015
Legal briefing complete in Ninth Circuit appeal by Carter Brothers Security LLC in wage lawsuit
Carter Brothers Security LLC has filed its reply brief in its appeal to the U.S.…
October 19, 2015
Psychiatric nursing staff’s lawsuit for hospital’s routine denial of meal and rest periods may proceed as class action
Valerie Alberts and others (hereafter plaintiffs), formerly employed as members of the nursing staff at…
October 15, 2015
Plaintiff-employee prevailed on her Equal Pay Act claim but not on her unpaid wage and overtime claims
Plaintiff and appellant Mahta Sharif brought an action against her former employer, defendant and respondent…
October 10, 2015
California prohibits use of E-Verify to check on current employees and job applicants before a job offer is made
Today, Governor Brown signed AB 622, sponsored by Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D-West Covina), which adds…
October 8, 2015
Governor Brown Signs California Fair Pay Act
In a substantial move to close the persistent wage gap between men and women, Governor…
October 2, 2015
A Guide to Reviewing Your Pay Stub for Hourly Employees
A guide to reviewing your pay stub for hourly employees. Trust...But Verify. Most employers are…
September 9, 2015
Judgment entered against Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company in favor of six sprinkler fitter suing over wages, but claims persist
SAN JOSE, CA — Judgment against Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation,…