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Labor Law Enforcement May Include Prosecutors

A bill allowing local city and district attorneys to pursue civil and criminal prosecutions against employers for labor law violations is being drastically narrowed in scope. Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) announced during AB 594’s first hearing that he is eliminating workers’ compensation and workplace safety and health (Cal/OSHA) from the bill’s scope. “We will … Read More »

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A Separate Class For Amazon?

Washington state created a standalone workers’ comp classification for Amazon’s fulfillment centers because its higher injury rates were driving up the costs for other warehouse operators. Now, a new report documents just how out of line Amazon’s injury rates are from its peers. Researchers at the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC), a coalition of four labor … Read More »

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