Gateway Classic Cars Faces EEOC Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Background Chesterfield Valley Investors, LLC, operating as Gateway Classic Cars, is facing legal action from the U.S. Equal Employment…
Alabama's 2025 Minimum Wage and Tipped Employee Pay: An Overview
Alabama continues to follow federal labor laws regarding minimum wage and tipped employee pay, with no state-specific wage laws in place.…
Tres Hijas Berry Farms Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $200,000
Background Tres Hijas Berry Farms, LLC, a Camarillo-based agricultural company, has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a sexual harassment…
Stricter Penalties for Child Labor Law Violations in Alabama: A Closer Look at Act No. 2024-285
The state of Alabama is making significant strides in strengthening child labor protections with the passage of Act No. 2024-285. This new…
Taco Bell Franchisees Sued for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
Background The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against six related entities operating Taco Bell…
Alabama’s 2025 Income Tax Exemption on Overtime Pay: A Game-Changer for Workers and Employers
Alabama’s groundbreaking labor law that exempts overtime pay from state income tax has been making waves since its enactment on January 1,…
Alabama Labor Law Updates for 2025: Key Changes Employers and Employees Should Know
Labor laws in Alabama are evolving in 2025, with significant changes affecting overtime pay, child labor penalties, and workplace…
Security Engineers, Inc. to Pay $1.6 Million to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Background Security Engineers, Inc., a Birmingham, Alabama-based contract security services provider, has agreed to pay $1.6 million to…
Washington Unified School District Settles Age Discrimination Case for $17,000
Background The Washington Unified School District in Fresno, California, has settled a federal age discrimination charge for $17,000,…