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Californians Are Being Shut Out of Jobs for the Wrong Reasons
California SB 7 and Employment Checks: What Workers Need to Know A proposed new law in California could change how employers screen job applicants — and it has major implications for workers with past criminal records. Senate Bill 7 (SB…
Albertsons Wage Lawsuit Dismissed — What Workers in California Should Know
A recent federal court decision has dismissed a proposed class action against Albertsons, where California employees alleged widespread wage and hour violations. The case had aimed to include thousands of workers in a collective legal effort for the wage lawsuit…
How to Tell If Your Employer Is Committing Wage Theft in Los Angeles
Wage theft is one of the most common and damaging violations faced by workers across Los Angeles. It does not always look like money being taken out of your paycheck. Often, it shows up in the hours that go unpaid,…
Uber and Lyft Could Owe Drivers Billions: What the California Wage Theft Case Means for You
A major legal battle is unfolding in California, and for thousands of rideshare drivers, the stakes are enormous. A state appeals court recently ruled that Uber and Lyft may be responsible for billions of dollars in unpaid wages. The case…
Forced to Resign Under Duress: Understanding Your Rights in California
Resigning from a job is often framed as a personal choice, but what happens when that choice is made under pressure, intimidation, or retaliation? In California, being forced to resign under duress is not the same as willingly leaving a…
What is a Glass Ceiling? Understanding Workplace Barriers in Los Angeles
Breaking Down the Glass Ceiling The term “glass ceiling” refers to an invisible barrier that prevents certain employees—particularly women, people of color, and other marginalized groups—from advancing to higher leadership positions within a company. Unlike a clear-cut policy against promotions,…