A landmark 2018 case in California is affecting the scrupulousness of employers all across the state. In Roderick Magadia v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc, a terminated Wal-Mart stock associate led a class-action lawsuit over the details on his paycheck. The judge ordered...
Working as a salesperson isn’t always an easy job. When you work on commission, you often have to hustle to keep commissions coming in for a steady salary. You may have sales calls booked up back to back or find a steady stream of potential customers you need to...
Labor laws protect California workers, regardless of your legal status or place of birth. As a result, your employer must pay what it owes you. Not only are you entitled to at least minimum wage, but also to rest and lunch breaks, depending on your schedule. We often...
From 2017 through 2019, the case of Robert Magadia v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. drew attention from news outlets all around the state of California. It was a case where Wal-Mart employees sued the company for wage statements that did not comply with state law....
When it comes to labor laws, California is one of the most employee-friendly states. That certainly applies for employees qualifying for overtime. In California, any nonexempt employee over age 18 qualifies for overtime after working more than eight hours in one day...
The current public health crisis has led millions of employees to work from home. If you are among these workers, you may be racking up work-related charges on personal devices. Your bills may have increased if you've modified your internet and phone plans to...
The JCL Law Firm, APC, successfully litigated an unlawful housing class action that vindicated the rights of long-term hotel guests. All too often, low-income individuals and families rely on budget hotels and motels as their primary residences. Often times, these...
On May 24, 2019, a group of California distribution center employees filed a wage and hour class action lawsuit against Home Depot earlier this year. The lawsuit is pending before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. The...
Laugh Factory, the famous standup comedy club in Los Angeles is the subject of a lawsuit filed recently with the Los Angeles Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed as an employment class action, alleging that the Laugh Factory violated numerous California Labor Code...
Case: San Diego Superior Court
Client: Hourly Hotel Employee – Banquets Department
Employer: Confidential
Settlement: $510,000