Labor
The Auto Strike Explained
The union representing thousands of auto workers across the nation has authorized a strike against the country’s biggest manufacturers.
Read MoreThe Latest Updates on the Hollywood and Hotel Strikes
Southern California has seen labor unrest in various prominent industries this summer. From Hollywood to hotels, workers have been on strike trying to reach a fair deal in their respective industries.
Read MoreZoom Employees to Return to the Office
Zoom, who empowered working from home during the pandemic, has asked for their employees to return to the office.
Read MoreLA City Employees Agree to 24-Hour Strike
To add to the list of labor disputes, thousands of Los Angeles City workers will be going on a 24-hour strike.
Read MoreHotel Workers in Southern California Vote to Authorize Strike
Thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles County have voted to authorize a strike if employers do not agree to wage increases in a new contract.
Read MoreLA City Council Proposes $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers
Los Angeles City Council members have proposed raising the minimum wage for tourism workers by 2028.
Read MoreFederal OSHA Announces New Employer Vaccination Requirements
After President Biden announced in September new measures to encourage Americans to get vaccinated, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a new set of vaccination requirements for employers and their employees. Notably, the new orders are expected to impact over 84 million …
Read More3 Grocery Stores to Shut Down after City Council approves Hazard Pay Ordinance
After the City voted to approve a mandatory $5 hazard pay ordinance for grocery and retail businesses on March 3rd, 3 major LA grocery stores announced that they will be forced to shut down. Councilmember John Lee, who voted to reject the …
Read MoreCalifornia Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training
California Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training Labor, Legal What is Sexual Harassment? California law defines sexual harassment as a form of sexual discrimination, which refers to unwelcome sexual advances, or any physical, verbal, or visual conduct of a sexual nature, including actions that create an offensive, hostile, or intimidating work environment based on sex. State law…
Read MoreAB5 – BOMA/GLA Protects Independent Contractors in CRE
In 2018, the California Supreme Court rendered a hasty decision that held concerns independent contractors and the California business community. In Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles, the California Supreme Court analyzed a worker classification dispute between Dynamex and their independent contractors. In this case …
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