OSHA Releases New Compliance Poster The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a new version of its compliance poster, last updated in 2007. OSHA’s compliance poster is free and can be downloaded and printed out. Employers must display the poster in a conspicuous place where workers can see it. Previous versions of the poster do not need […]
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California paid sick leave: What you need to know for 2015 Employers without a paid sick time policy should start drafting one that complies with the law’s requirements California has joined a growing number of jurisdictions mandating employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees, including part-time and temporary workers. Below is a summary […]
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Subway leads fast food industry in underpaying workers McDonald’s gets a lot of bad press for its low pay. But there’s an even bigger offender when it comes to fast food companies underpaying their employees: Subway. Individual Subway franchisees have been found in violation of pay and hour rules in more than 1,100 investigations spanning […]
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Uber Facing California Labor Law Class Action Lawsuit San Francisco, CA: Uber, the technology company behind the app of the same name, is facing an employment class action lawsuit filed by a former driver who claims that he and others similarly situated, are misclassified by the company as being independent contractors, when they are employees, in […]
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Domino’s Drivers Unpaid Wages Class Action Filed in California Los Angeles, CA: A proposed wage and hour class action lawsuit has been filed iagainst 70 Domino’s Franchises stores in California and Arizona by a delivery driver who alleges Domino’s fails to reasonably reimburse drivers for the costs of using personal vehicles for work, in violation of the federal Fair […]
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Merrill Lynch Unpaid Overtime Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Trainees New York, NY: A proposed unpaid overtime class action lawsuit has been filed in California against Merrill Lynch by employees who allege they are owed overtime for work performed during a financial adviser training program. According to the complaint, any Merrill Lynch trainee who began working for the […]
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Hertz Faces California Labor Law Class Action Lawsuit Los Angeles, CA: The Hertz Corp is facing a potential $4 million unpaid wages and overtime class action alleging the company doesn’t pay its employees for working through breaks, and fails to pay them overtime wages. The lawsuit was filed by Plaintiff Juan Herrera on behalf of himself and all […]
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Jacksonville, Florida, roofing contractor ignores fact that fall protection can be the difference between life and death Great White Construction disregards hazards again; faces $184K in penalties JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Since 2013, 294 workers have been killed by falls, the leading cause of death in the construction trade. These incidents can often be prevented when employers use […]
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Regions Bank Fined $7.5 Million for Illegal Overdraft Charges Acting for the first time under rules intended to protect consumers from illegal bank overdraft charges, the federal government fined Regions Bank $7.5 million for charging overdraft fees without first getting customers’ permission. “We take the issue of overdraft fees very seriously and will be vigilant […]
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A Win for Employers: Court Denies Class Certification of Rest Break Claim Where Plaintiff Alleged Employer Did Not Have a Rest Break Policy A recent federal district court decision denying a motion for class certification of wage-and-hour claims reflects continuing disagreement among courts in California regarding the suitability for class treatment of meal and rest […]