“Gig Economy” Lead to New Wage and Hour Litigation
As the tech boom in the United States continues, which has now lead to the employment of nearly 2 million people, it has also led to the possibility for new wage laws and litigation.
Filed Under: California News – Lawsuits, Settlements, Information
California Restaurant Settles Unpaid Overtime Claim
Three Santa Rosa, California area restaurants recently agreed to a settlement with the Labor Department to resolve claims that the companies failed to properly compensate several workers for all their hours spent on the job.
Labor Department Recovers $290,000 in Unpaid Overtime for Workers at California Pallet Company
A Fontana, California pallet company recently reached a settlement agreement with the federal government to resolve claims that the company failed to pay some of its workers for all their wages earned, including overtime pay.
California Police Officers File Class Action Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit Against City
Dozens of current and former Redondo Beach, California police officers recently filed a class action unpaid overtime lawsuit against the city over claims that the defendant failed to properly compensate the plaintiffs for all their time spent on the job.
Labor Department Announces Substantial Wage Recoveries for California Garment Factory Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that it recovered substantial amounts of back wages on behalf of wage theft victims working in three garment companies across Southern California.
California Firefighters File Class Action Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit Against Department
A group of Hermosa Beach, California firefighters recently filed a class action unpaid overtime lawsuit against the department over allegations that the city failed to properly calculate overtime pay for the plaintiffs over the past three years.