In April 2025, the Department of Justice announced that DRI Relays Inc., a manufacturer of electrical relays and sockets used on military platforms, agreed to pay $15.7 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations. According to the DOJ, between 2015 and 2021, under various Department of Defense contracts and subcontracts, DRI invoiced for military-grade electrical relays and sockets when it knew those parts had not met the testing requirements to be deemed military grade. In January 2021, … [Read more...]
Right to Disconnect: Protecting Workers’ Off-the-Clock Time and Rights
In an always-connected world, workers face pressure to essentially be on call for work emails, texts or calls. Speaking with a California employee rights attorney can help clarify what protections exist for employees facing this pressure. Technology changed the work world at breakneck speed, bringing pros and cons; some people are pushing back. So-called “right to disconnect” laws have grown in prevalence globally, and for good reason. A recent survey by EmailTooltester of 1,125 U.S. … [Read more...]