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01/23/2017

Uber wins first ruling by an arbitrator that drivers are independent contractors and not employees.

Uber Technologies Inc. is asking a California judge to confirm what it says is the first ruling by an arbitrator denying a driver’s bid to be treated as and an employee.

08/29/2016

Could your employer be violating your rights and not knowing it? Do you even know what your rights are as a Los Angeles employee?

Put your employer to the test and find out today with our free quiz.

Worker abuse is everywhere in LA. Could your employer be violating your rights unknowingly? Put your employer to the test and find out today.

08/03/2016

Donald J. Trump can't escape the class action. On Tuesday a federal judge refused to dismiss the case, allowing it to go forward.

Judge Gonzalo Curiel, whose impartiality was once questioned by Donald J. Trump, said there were enough questions about Mr. Trump’s alleged dealings with his former students to continue with the case.

12/10/2015

The holidays are coming up... but are employers required to provide employees with the right to take a vacation?

Whether around summertime, the holidays, or other times throughout the year, both employers and employees in California often wonder, are employers required to offer vacation in California? The answer is generally “no.” California employers are required to provide paid sick leave, but not paid or u…

12/09/2015

What if the "organic" labels on products was really just false advertising? A new California court case allows consumers the right to sue over false labelling.

Food labels that claim a product or farm is federally certified as organic are subject to consumer lawsuits, the California Supreme Court has ruled.

12/08/2015

A third lawsuit has been filed against Caitlin Jenner for the fatality car wreck on PCH in Malibu earlier this year.

The KUWTK star is being sued again following the February car crash which left one woman dead

12/06/2015

Could Viagra be causing Melanoma? A new lawsuit brought by a California man alleges a connection.

Lawsuit alleges company failed to warn consumers Viagra could increase the risk of developing the deadly skin cancer melanoma.

12/05/2015

Casey Kasem's children have sued his wife for wrongful death, alleging elder abuse and emotional distress. The story doesn't paint a pretty picture...

Three of Kasem's children believe his widow's actions played a role in their father's death

12/01/2015

What is a "hostile work environment" and what can you do about it? http://ht.ly/Vb6OV

How can you tell if you are in a toxic work environment? Get some tips.

11/30/2015

Is it legal to be fired for posting something on social media? http://ht.ly/VaTIX

Taking a break during the day to post or comment on Facebook can provide needed balance - especially in sunny California! Who doesn't have fun...