Los Angeles car wash owner ordered to pay $4.2 million in wage and overtime lawsuit
Under California law, workers must receive timely payment of all wages and overtime. However, employers looking to cut costs sometimes take advantage of their employees’ lack of understanding of local labor laws…
City of Los Angeles sees more sexual harassment claims after change in reporting policy
Ever since the #MeToo movement took off last year, there has been a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. From Hollywood to the tech world to the hospitality industry, employers have…
Four Seasons florist sues employer for discrimination and wrongful termination
Some employers believe they can get away with certain unfair, or even illegal, behavior when employees are unaware of their rights. Employees may also fear losing their jobs or other negative consequences…
Pop Media faces lawsuit over age discrimination and sexual harassment
A growing number of sexual harassment allegations have surfaced recently across a broad range of industries, from the tech world to show business. In many cases, sexual harassment accusations have gone hand…
Los Angeles port trucking companies sued for driver misclassification
Los Angeles has been locked in a legal battle with three large port trucking companies over the alleged exploitation of drivers. California Cartage Transportation Express, CMI Transportation and K&R Transportation were accused…
Sexual assault website reveals dark underbelly of LA cocktail industry
The hospitality industry is slowly coming to terms with a reality it has long known about but neglected to address. It is becoming harder and harder to deny that the dangers of…
Former Chipotle employee files sexual harassment lawsuit
A former lead kitchen worker at Chipotle sued the company for what was described in court documents as a “sexually charged atmosphere” in the workplace that targeted female employees and customers. Ariana…
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