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In a published decision that strengthens protections for California workers, the Court of Appeal ruled in De León v. Pinnacle Property Management Services, LLC (111 Cal. App. 5th…
Read article: EFLL Secures Precedent-Setting Win Against Unfair Arbitration Agreement
Employment Law
In Velarde v. Monroe Operations, LLC (111 Cal. App. 5th 1009, June 6, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reaffirmed that arbitration agreements imposed under coercive circumstances…
Read article: California Court Rejects Misleading Arbitration Agreement
Employment Law
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 to work from home…
Read article: Remote Work? Not Without a Real Disability, California Court Rules
Employment Law
In a powerful reminder that employers must act swiftly to stop workplace harassment, the California Court of Appeal recently upheld a $4 million jury verdict for an LAPD…
Read article: Court Upholds $4M Harassment Verdict for LAPD Officer: What Carranza v. City of LA Means for Workers
Employment News
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 rates remain dangerously high.…
Read article: IMR Denials Up Again: California Workers Losing Access to Care
Employment Law
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 (LCO) has awarded $8.55…
Read article: $8.55 Million Awarded to CA Prosecutors to Combat Wage Theft
Employment Law
The bright lights of Las Vegas may still shine, but for the workers behind the scenes, the economic reality is dimming. A sharp downturn in tourism is rippling…
Read article: Las Vegas Tourism Downturn Hits Workers Hard
Employment Law
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 by year-end, down from…
Read article: Intel Layoffs Shake California: What You Need to Know
Employment Law
In a major shakeup for California’s wine industry, E. & J. Gallo Winery has announced it will permanently shut down its Courtside Cellars facility in San Miguel, triggering…
Read article: E&J Gallo Winery Closing Facility: What Employees Need to KnowFree, confidential consultation
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