Chaste Christian fellowship or quirky California cult?: Piecemakers' store seized to pay multi-million judgment to former memberPiecemakers Country Store in Costa Mesa has been forced to vacate amid allegations of labor violations and financial misconduct.The store's closure marks a downfall for a community hub that previously championed creative arts through quilting and a tearoom.
Children illegally worked dangerous overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds findFederal investigators found minors working illegally at Seaboard Triumph Foods, violating child labor laws.Seaboard Foods has a history of illegal child labor practices since at least 2019.
Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry FindsQvest Sanitation fined for hiring children for hazardous work in Iowa slaughterhouse.
Shen Yun Is Said to Be Under Federal Investigation Over Possible Visa FraudFederal investigation into Shen Yun Performing Arts focuses on possible visa fraud and labor exploitation.The inquiry comes after allegations of forced labor and human trafficking involving young performers.
Children illegally worked dangerous overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds findFederal investigators found minors working illegally at Seaboard Triumph Foods, violating child labor laws.Seaboard Foods has a history of illegal child labor practices since at least 2019.
Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry FindsQvest Sanitation fined for hiring children for hazardous work in Iowa slaughterhouse.
Shen Yun Is Said to Be Under Federal Investigation Over Possible Visa FraudFederal investigation into Shen Yun Performing Arts focuses on possible visa fraud and labor exploitation.The inquiry comes after allegations of forced labor and human trafficking involving young performers.
Ayesha Curry's cafe and shop shuts down; C Casa departs EmeryvilleC Casa and Sweet July have closed due to economic challenges and safety concerns.Post-pandemic struggles have heavily impacted restaurants in the East Bay area.Labor law violations also contributed to the closure of C Casa.
Ayesha Curry's cafe and shop shuts down; C Casa departs EmeryvilleC Casa and Sweet July have closed due to economic challenges and safety concerns, respectively, signaling ongoing struggles in the restaurant industry post-pandemic.
Ayesha Curry's cafe and shop shuts down; C Casa departs EmeryvilleC Casa and Sweet July have closed due to economic challenges and safety concerns.Post-pandemic struggles have heavily impacted restaurants in the East Bay area.Labor law violations also contributed to the closure of C Casa.
Ayesha Curry's cafe and shop shuts down; C Casa departs EmeryvilleC Casa and Sweet July have closed due to economic challenges and safety concerns, respectively, signaling ongoing struggles in the restaurant industry post-pandemic.
Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor ViolationsPerdue Farms and JBS will pay $8 million for employing child labor in hazardous conditions, reflecting a crackdown on such practices in the meatpacking industry.
House of Prime Rib Sued For the Second Time In Two Years Over Alleged Labor ViolationsThe House of Prime Rib is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating labor laws by denying employees mandatory rest and meal breaks.
Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.
Apple Sued for Invading Employee PrivacyApple faces a lawsuit for alleged labor violations, including invasive surveillance and privacy policy breaches affecting employee rights.
Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.
Apple Sued for Invading Employee PrivacyApple faces a lawsuit for alleged labor violations, including invasive surveillance and privacy policy breaches affecting employee rights.
NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best WirelessBest Wireless engaged in multiple labor violations, resulting in a $750,000 restitution to affected employees.
CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax EvasionCalifornia Attorney General Bonta filed felony charges against a construction company for severe wage theft and tax fraud, totaling $2.6 million in losses.
Gas station workers on Long Island, Bronx owed $1 million in back wages, damages, feds sayFifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.
NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best WirelessBest Wireless engaged in multiple labor violations, resulting in a $750,000 restitution to affected employees.
CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax EvasionCalifornia Attorney General Bonta filed felony charges against a construction company for severe wage theft and tax fraud, totaling $2.6 million in losses.
Gas station workers on Long Island, Bronx owed $1 million in back wages, damages, feds sayFifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.
Ye sued by ex-'fixer' allegedly asked to tail Bianca Censori, look into KardashiansKanye West is facing a lawsuit from a former employee alleging labor-code violations and emotional distress due to erratic behavior and threats.The employee describes being involved in strange investigations reflecting West's conspiratorial mindset and paranoia about those close to him.
University of California accused of labor violations over handling of campus protestsThe University of California system faces accusations of suppressing pro-Palestinian speech and academic freedom among faculty and students.
SF SAFE workers file labor complaint against imploded nonprofitFormer employees of SF SAFE filed a complaint for unpaid wages and benefits but left disheartened.SF SAFE facing financial mismanagement and investigations for labor violations.