California labor law News

Uber Falters in First Legal Attack on California Gig Worker Law

Uber Technologies Inc. and Postmates Inc. are unlikely to put a quick stop to a landmark California law they call a monstrous threat to their business models. A judge signaled Friday that she’s inclined to reject a request to temporarily …

California High Court Rules That Workers Should Get Suitable Seating

Employers cannot deny a worker a place to sit just because they prefer the person stand, and they must consider the employee’s work station, not their overall duties, when determining whether to provide a seat, the California Supreme Court said …

Court: Managers Don’t Have to Ensure Lunch Breaks

The California Supreme Court ruled that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks in a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers. The unanimous opinion came after workers’ attorneys argued …