Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Employment Law
Plaintiff, Charles Brewer, a former California employee of GNC, claims that employees who worked the closing shifts at GNC retail stores were not properly paid for certain tasks they completed after clocking out for the day. “At a certain point during the night, GNC retail store employees log off the cash register and clock out. But […]
Consumer Rights
A settlement has been reached following allegations that International Academy of Design and Technology, (IADT) sent mass unsolicited text message advertisements to consumers in violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). According to the lawsuit, a third-party marketing firm allegedly sent out text messages regarding IADT. A Federal Court granted preliminary approval to the settlement, which establishes a fund […]
Employment Law
The criminal complaint, filed January 23, 2013, has charged the owner, general manager and two supervisors of Wilshire West Car Wash with conspiracy to cheat employees out of their wages. The complaint accuses the defendants of violating California labor laws by prohibiting workers from taking rest and meal breaks, and “coercing employees into signing declarations […]
Consumer Rights
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor Company for allegedly selling trucks with engine defects and concealing the problems to avoid paying for the repair costs under warranty. Six consumers brought the lawsuit on behalf of all current owners of 2004-2008 Ford trucks equipped with 5.4L engines having less than 80,000 miles. […]
Employment Law
A $20.9 million settlement has been approved, following allegations that Rite- Aid Corporation, failed to pay some of its employees overtime. The plaintiffs claim the drugstore chain improperly designated assistant store managers and co-managers as exempt employees, in an attempt to make them not eligible for overtime pay. According to the Fair labor Standards Act, […]
Employment Law
According to plaintiff, Imane Boudlal, Disney did not approve of her wearing of a hijab, an important aspect of the Muslim faith. After working in Disney’s Storyteller Hotel restaurant for over 2 years, she approached her supervisors to seek their permission to wear her hijab to work. Boudlal was given permission to wear a headscarf, but only one […]
Employment Law
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel has agreed to pay $2 million to settle an overtime class action lawsuit filed by 1,500 current and/or former employees in California who allege they were not paid overtime wages. The 1,500 plaintiffs claim they were denied meal breaks, overtime and full pay for accrued vacations and paid time off days. Plaintiffs […]
Employment Law
Plaintiff, Micheal Marlo had worked for UPS for 22 years and over that time he had brought to their attention, concerns about inadequate heaters for the employees working in sub-freezing temperatures, employees working well over 40 hours per week, and employees driving UPS trucks after working more than 60 hours per week, violating DOT regulations. After his […]
Employment Law
Julie A. Su, California Labor Commissioner, issued a series of California labor code citations totaling more than $1 million against Quetico LLC. According to a release from PR Newswire (1/28/13), Quetico used only 3 time clocks in their entire complex servicing more than 800 employees. Employees had to wait in long lines to clock in and out. In order to avoid […]
Consumer Rights
When you have been hurt in an accident, your world can quickly turn upside down. Dealing with the physical effects of an accident is traumatic enough, now you have to deal with medical bills, insurance companies and lost wages. For many people it all becomes very overwhelming. The number one mistake that many people make is, […]
Employment Law
Considering how much Oprah Winfrey helps less fortunate people through her organizations such as, Oprah’s Leadership Academy for Girls, one might be surprised to learn that her network, Own is being sued, following allegations of sex and pregnancy discrimination. According to the complaint, Carolyn Hommel was hired in July 2010 as the Senior Director of Scheduling & Acquisitions. During Hommel’s time at OWN she received positive performance feedback […]
Consumer Rights
In an attempt to track down debtors, many debt collectors will resort to calling them at work. Because many people do not want their boss or co-workers to know about their financial problems, they will do anything to make the calls stop, including paying whatever the debt collector demands. While it is legal for a debt collector to call you […]
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