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Whether you are involved in a personal dispute or seeking justice on behalf of a group of victims, having our reputable & experienced #lawfirm on your side can help restore the balance of power and protect your rights. Free consultations: 424-374-0556.
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Customs uncover 440,000 falsely labeled LEDs

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#FalseLabeling #ConsumerProtection #OriginWashing #PublicSafety #ConsumerRights
February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Harassment, retaliation case against cargo firm ends in $3.94M settlement

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#SexualHarassment #Harassment #Retaliation #EmployeeRights
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February 4, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Lunch Break Laws By State

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#LunchBreakLaws #MealBreaks #RestBreaks #EmployeeRights #MissedBreaks
Lunch Break Laws By State | Paycor
Does your state require employers give workers lunch breaks? Find out the regulations on lunch break laws and rest periods here.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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A $3.94 million settlement brings long-overdue accountability in a sexual harassment and retaliation case that should never have been ignored. This result honors the strength it takes to speak up & keep fighting.

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#SexualHarassment #Retaliation #EmployeeRights
February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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New California Law Strengthens Protections Against Employee Tip Theft

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#WageTheft #EmployeeRights #TipTheft #SB648
California's SB 648: New law against tip theft - The Sacramento Observer
California Senate Bill 648 strengthens legal protections for workers against employee tip theft, empowering the state's Labor Commissioner to take action.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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California Joins Texas, Michigan, Arizona, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Other US States in Implementing the Hotel Fees Transparency Act to Provide Upfront Pricing for Accommodations and Prevent Hidden Fees This Year

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#HiddenFees #JunkFees #ConsumerRights
California Joins Texas, Michigan, Arizona, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Other US States in Implementing the Hotel Fees Transparency Act to Provide Upfront Pricing for Accommodations and Prevent Hidd...
In 2026, California joins Texas, Michigan, Arizona, New Mexico, West Virginia, and other U.S. states in implementing the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, ensuring upfront pricing for accommodations and el...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Staffing agency pays $185K to settle EEOC claims it fired workers for pregnancy

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#PregnancyDiscrimination #EEOC #WorkDiscrimination #EmployeeRights #WrongfulTermination
Staffing agency pays $185K to settle EEOC claims it fired workers for pregnancy
Eastridge Workforce Solutions told HR Dive it denied the charges and said the company had admitted no wrongdoing.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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US State Law Roundup

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#CalWARN #PaidLeave #EmployeeRights #TipTheft #FamilyLeave
US State Law Roundup
State and local legislatures were active throughout 2025 in passing employment laws and ordinances concerning topics such as artificial intelligence, pay
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January 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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California widens ‘pay gap’ lens

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#PayGap #GenderGap #WageGap #PayEquity #EmployeeRights
California widens ‘pay gap’ lens
Emerging trends — based on the latest SIA research — that will shape and grow your business.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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CALIFORNIA BILL WOULD REDUCE STATE TAXES ON TIPS AND OVERTIME PAY

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#OvertimePay #TaxOnOvertime #AB1540 #TaxOnTips #EmployeeRights
California Bill Would Reduce State Taxes on Tips and Overtime Pay
Asm Kate Sanchez introduced AB 1550, to bring California’s personal income tax law into conformity with recent federal changes affecting the taxation of tips and overtime pay.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits

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#WorkplaceSafety #SilicaDust #AirPollution #WorkerSafety #EmployeeRights
Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits
Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Tesla catches big break in federal racial discrimination case

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#RaceDiscrimination #WorkDiscrimination #Tesla #EmployeeRights
Tesla catches big break in federal racial discrimination case
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent over $250 million to get President Donald Trump elected.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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10 Employment Law Risks HR Must Track in 2026

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#EmploymentLaw #EmployeeRights #WorkDiscrimination #WorkHarassment
10 Big Employment Law Trends to Watch This Year
Employment law risks to track in 2026, based on new survey data. See where HR faces exposure on discrimination, leave laws, pay, AI.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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California sues truck-makers for breaching zero-emission sales agreement

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#AirPollution #ZeroEmissions #AirQuality #SalesAgreementBreach #CARB
California sues truck-makers for breaching zero-emission sales agreement
The move comes two months after four truck manufacturers filed a lawsuit to dissolve the agreement.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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California appeals court upholds TV anchor’s gender discrimination award

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#GenderDiscrimination #Discrimination #AppealsCourt #AgeDiscrimination #EmployeeRights
California appeals court upholds TV anchor's gender discrimination award
January 15, 2026 - The court found her employer unlawfully paid her less than a male co-anchor for equal work and retaliated against her.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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At-Will Does Not Mean Anything Goes

California is an at-will employment state — but that does not mean employers can fire you for illegal reasons.

If you were terminated and something feels off, it’s worth taking a closer look.

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January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Did Amazon Misclassify Its Flex Drivers In Violation Of Labor Law

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#Misclassification #FlexDrivers #LaborLaw
Did Amazon Misclassify Its Flex Drivers in Violation of Labor Law? — Free Legal Advice | California Labor Laws | Employment Lawyers
The number of employment law violation complaints lodged against Amazon continues to rise. A New Jersey filing has the court considering Amazon's classification of Amazon Flex drivers to determine if ...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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5 Signs You Are Being 'Quiet Fired' From Your Job

Being slowly pushed out of a role can start with subtle signals that your career growth will not be supported.

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#QuietFiring #WrongfulTermination #EmployeeRights #NoPromotions
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January 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Class action accuses U-Haul of deceptive ‘drip pricing’ that hides fees

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#HiddenFees #DripPricing #DeceptivePricing #ConsumerRights #UHaul
Class action accuses U-Haul of deceptive 'drip pricing' that hides fees
A new class action lawsuit alleges U-Haul International adds hidden fees to its advertised prices in violation of California’s Honest Pricing Law.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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California DFPI orders crypto service company to pay $500K

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#ConsumerRights #DFPI #Crypto #CFL #CryptoLoans
California DFPI orders crypto service company to pay $500K | JD Supra
On January 14, the California DFPI announced a consent order against a Cayman Islands-based company, which offers crypto-backed loans and services,...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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California Addresses Employer Liability for Off-Site Worker Harrassment

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#WorkplaceHarassment #WorkplaceBullying #FEHA #OffSiteHarassment #EmployeeRights
California Appeals Court Addresses Employer Liability For Alleged Off-Site Coworker Harassment
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January 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Santa Clara County immigration advocates speak against ICE violence

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#ICEviolence #ICEabuse #ICEbrutality #ImmigrationAdvocates #CivilRights
Santa Clara County immigration advocates speak against ICE violence - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County immigration advocates are calling for more local protections amid the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal agent.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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New California laws in 2026: These laws will take effect on January 1

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#EmploymentLaws #EmployeeRights #NewLaws #2026Laws #WageLaws
New California laws in 2026: These laws will take effect on January 1
Nearly 800 new laws were approved this year in California and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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New California and New York Laws Target “Stay-or-Pay” Arrangements

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#StayOrPay #EmployeeRights #EmploymentContracts #QuittingPenalties #WorkersRights
New California and New York Laws Target “Stay-or-Pay” Arrangements
California and New York recently enacted statutory restrictions aimed at “stay-or-pay” arrangements: California AB 692 (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §
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January 15, 2026 at 2:33 PM