Employment Law
EFLL Secures Precedent-Setting Win Against Unfair Arbitration Agreement
In a published decision that strengthens protections for California workers, the Court of Appeal ruled in De León v. Pinnacle Property Management Services, LLC…
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California Court Rejects Misleading Arbitration Agreement
In Velarde v. Monroe Operations, LLC (111 Cal. App. 5th 1009, June 6, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reaffirmed that arbitration agreements…
Employment Law
Remote Work? Not Without a Real Disability, California Court Rules
In a new ruling that will shape post-pandemic workplace rights in California, the Court of Appeal confirmed that employees do not have a right…
Employment Law
Court Upholds $4M Harassment Verdict for LAPD Officer: What It Means for Workers
In a powerful reminder that employers must act swiftly to stop workplace harassment, the California Court of Appeal recently upheld a $4 million jury…
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IMR Denials Up Again: California Workers Losing Access to Care
The California workers' compensation system is facing renewed criticism as new data shows a sharp rise in Independent Medical Review (IMR) decision volume—while denial…
Employment Law
$8.55 Million Awarded to CA Prosecutors to Combat Wage Theft
Wage theft is a crime—and California is finally treating it like one. In a major step toward workplace justice, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office…
Employment Law
Intel Layoffs Shake California: What You Need to Know
Intel has confirmed a significant workforce reduction, laying off roughly 24,000 employees (about 15–20%) in 2025. Its global headcount will fall to around 75,000…
Employment Law
E&J Gallo Winery Closing Facility: What Employees Need to Know
In a major shakeup for California’s wine industry, E. & J. Gallo Winery has announced it will permanently shut down its Courtside Cellars facility…
Employment Law
PepsiCo Shuts Down Local Manufacturing Operations: 80+ Laid Off
PepsiCo has announced the shutdown of its manufacturing, maintenance, and transport operations at its Detroit beverage plant, affecting more than 80 employees. While warehouse,…
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