Back Pay and Overtime Wages For Underpaid Chevron Subsidiary Employees
For several years, the U.S Department of Labor’s Wage and Hours Division has conducted investigations into underpayment of workers in
Can participating in Day Without Women strike result in being fired from work?
Last week’s “Day Without Women” campaign included a number of activities to increase awareness and support for women’s rights issues.
Can one co-worker make more than another for doing the same job?
The general principle of equal pay for equal work is embedded in our culture. Most of us feel like people
Celebrating women’s contributions in the workplace
In 2017, there is no place for discrimination against women in the workplace. At this point, equal pay, equal treatment
Phone companies need to take responsibility for screening out robocallers.
Almost everyone with a phone has experienced this: automatic phone solicitations that are not only uninvited and unwanted, but specifically
Inaccurate background checks can prevent qualified candidates from being hired.
When it comes to employment discrimination, there are strict rules on what employers can use as grounds for not hiring
Church hospitals might be required to provide ERISA benefits
The separation of church and state is a strong sentiment for many people in the United States. Although most people
3 facts about pregnancy discrimination at work
You have a bundle of joy on the way, and you couldn’t be more excited. You’re preparing for the big
Congress protects Americans’ right to review goods and services
One of the most important values in the United States is freedom of speech. As Americans, we want to be
Truck drivers win big against Wal-Mart for unpaid wages
When an employee works, that employee should get paid. It is a simple rule for employment law, but one that
Injunction delays, but likely will not stop overtime rules
New salary threshold rules were scheduled to go into effect on December 1. Many human resource departments have already complied.
Port truck drivers pushed to the edge with wage theft and more
California port truck drivers and warehouse workers are reaching their limits from employer mistreatment. Many work under contract and they
Violence and unbearable working conditions cited at Blue Apron facility
With only 38 months since the opening of the Blue Apron location in Richmond, California, the facility has been cited
Decision allows two NY Uber drivers unemployment benefits
There has been plenty of controversy over the treatment of employees who are a part of the “sharing economy,” with
SlideShare Gives an Overview of New Overtime Rules
If you work in a salaried position, you probably understand the pressure to work more hours each week. But the
Were Wells Fargo employees treated unfairly?
Wells Fargo has been under fire for the past few weeks since the discovery of their alleged efforts forcing employees
18 Los Angeles garment makers fined for labor law violations
After a sweep on September 7 and 8, California Labor Commissioner’s Office investigators have fined 18 Los Angeles garment contractors
New overtime rules: Our white paper explains the details
Salaried workers traditionally have not qualified for overtime. But as pay has lagged for employees classified exempt or salaried and
False Advertising Class Action Against Hewlett Packard Company
If you are one of the many consumers who purchased a Hewlett Packard (HP) P1102 printer from 2014 to present
Uber misclassification class action settlement overturned in California
The legal conflict between Uber and its drivers continues. In an earlier blog post, we discussed the proposed $100 million
Is Facebook violating Illinois privacy rights?
Illinois might be leading the way in protecting individual privacy rights in the market place in the digital age. While
California employees continue to fight back
When will employers ever learn that they need to respect the rights of their workers? Although the laws in California
