Labor

Lawsuit Filed Against California Construction Subcontractor for Alleged Wage Theft and Labor Violations: Thousands of Workers Affected

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Riverside, California – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken legal action against West Coast Drywall & Company, a construction subcontractor operating in multiple counties across the state. The subcontractor, based in Riverside, is facing allegations of labor violations and wage theft from thousands of workers. One former employee, Miguel Gonzalez, claimed that West Coast Drywall & Company failed to pay overtime and sometimes issued checks under different names. “They made us work on Saturdays, but didn’t pay us overtime,” Gonzalez stated. The lawsuit, which includes violations dating back to August 2019, accuses the company … Read more

Wendy’s Slapped with Heavy Fines for Widespread Violation of Child Labor Laws in Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Department of Labor and Industry in Pennsylvania has fined nearly two dozen Wendy’s restaurants for violating child labor laws. The operator of 21 Wendy’s locations, GCWen Management, is facing a total of 766 violations at restaurants in Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester counties. This marks a serious breach of labor laws in the state. The investigation into Wendy’s locations in Pennsylvania was initiated by the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance at L&I. The department received a tip regarding injuries suffered by working children, prompting them to look into the matter further. As … Read more

California Voters to Determine the Fate of PAGA: A Game-Changing Labor Law

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Sacramento, California – In a consequential battle over labor laws, California voters will have the power to determine the fate of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), a unique state law that makes it easier for employees to sue their employers. The law, signed just days after the recall of former Governor Gray Davis in 2003, allows workers to file lawsuits on behalf of themselves and other employees. However, a business-backed ballot measure aimed at repealing PAGA will be on the November ballot, fueling a heated political and legal fight that has been ongoing for … Read more

Freelance Workers Sue US Department of Labor Over Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Rule, Citing Unconstitutionality

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Atlanta, Georgia – A group of freelance writers and editors has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor, challenging the legality of the Biden administration’s new rule that makes it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. The four freelancers filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Georgia, arguing that the recently unveiled rule, which they consider to be vague, violates the U.S. Constitution. This lawsuit is the first to challenge the rule, which is set to take effect on March 11. The plaintiffs claim that the new rule is … Read more