California Bill Would Strengthen Enforcement Against Businesses in Wage Theft Cases

Supporters say current penalties do not stop employers from continuing to commit workplace violations.
California Bill Would Strengthen Enforcement Against Businesses in Wage Theft Cases
California's office of Labor Standards Enforcement in Sacramento in January 2021. Google Maps/Screenshot via California Insider
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A measure to increase remedies for workplace grievance lawsuits under consideration by the California Legislature passed the Appropriations Committee May 1.

Assembly Bill 2288, introduced by Assemblyman Ash Kalra, seeks to allow courts to order injunctive relief—thus forcing businesses in violation of employment laws to comply—and declaratory relief, where rights are declared but no action is necessary, in cases filed under the Private Attorney General’s Act, also known as PAGA.
Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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