Company Order To Pay Millions Of Dollars In Backpay

In some good news for California workers, the US Department of Labor recently ordered a California company to pay $3.5 million in backpay. California Cartage, a logistics firm working out of the Port of Los Angeles, has to settle with 1,416 workers, including subcontractors after an investigation found that the company had not paid required… Continue reading Company Order To Pay Millions Of Dollars In Backpay

Are You a Victim of Wage Theft?

Wage theft is a pervasive problem that the State of California is aggressively trying to combat. When employees are hired, there is usually an understanding of the amount and type of employee compensation (e.g. set amount of money per hour plus tips) and what benefits are included with employment such as health insurance and 401k.… Continue reading Are You a Victim of Wage Theft?