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Labor/Employment

Nov. 16, 2010

Workers Win Right to Enforce Labor Rules

Employees have a right to sue their employers for civil penalties under the Private Attorney General Act for labor violations, including failing to provide seats, the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Friday.


By Catherine Ho


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Employees have a right to sue their employers for civil penalties under the Private Attorney General Act for labor violations, including failing to provide seats, the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Friday.


The decision, which reversed a Los Angeles Superior Court ruling, found that the case against 99¢ Only Stores can proceed. The case centers on allegations that the discount retailer...

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