At the start of this year, a number of new California employment laws took effect. Orange County Employment Lawyer Houman Fakhimi is fully aware of all the new changes, and what they will mean for both employers and employees in the coming year. Among the changes: AB 1396, which addresses…
Los Angeles wage violations at the Hilton Hotel near the Los Angeles International Airport has resulted in a $2.5 million settlement. Los Angeles Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi knows that cases like this are common, as many companies have no qualms denying workers meal and rest breaks and in some cases…
Riverside wage violations are a growing problem, not only here but across the country. These are issues like unpaid wages or illegal deductions or failing to pay the minimum wage or overtime. San Bernardino Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that many times, employees simply let these things go, figuring it’s…
Orange County wage disputes are a particular problem for those who either work for small companies or individuals. Wage Dispute Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that nanny’s or home health care employees often fall into this category. Although what they do is still work – any way you slice it –…
In a case that could impact some current and future Santa Ana employment litigation suits, California’s Supreme Court has ordered that employers don’t have to make sure their workers take mandated lunch breaks. Santa Ana Employment Lawyer Houman Fakhimi knows that for decades, state law has required employers to provide…
A celebrity television chef must fork over more than $5 million after employees said he stiffed them on their tips, thereby violating the federal Capsolas v. Pasta Resources Inc. – pitted chef Mario Batali against a hot of workers who said he cheated them out of tips made specifically on…
A pharmaceutical company was recently slapped with a $99 million settlement for not paying sales representatives overtime pay, Bloomberg Businessweek is reporting. Orange County employment lawyers have seen many types of companies that try to twist rules and cut corners to maximize their profits. Sadly, executives — making six or…
In the business world, companies strive to make the most amount of money they can on a given product or in whatever service the business offers and sometimes that profit comes in the form of attempts to cut back on employees’ wages. Wage disputes in Irvine and throughout Southern California…
A group of celebrity investors have been named in a lawsuit by two men who worked for a restaurant and allege they weren’t paid proper wages and were refused legal break times. Wage and hour violations in Orange County can make work downright awful. How much an employee was owed…
Former General Manager of the Los Angeles Clippers continues his fight against the team in a Los Angeles race and age-discrimination lawsuit. Baylor claims he was “positioned to take responsibility for the [team’s] losses,” according to the Los Angeles Times. With the recent downfall in the economy companies continue to…