New law promises retail workers in unincorporated L.A. County 'fair workweek'
by Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times— Workers at big retail and grocery stores in unincorporated L.A. County can retain a little more control over their schedules — and rely a little less on managers’ whims — starting next summer. On Tuesday, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted to require that employers give those workers their schedules two weeks in advance, compensate them for last-minute schedule changes and space out their shifts by at least 10 hours. The ordinance, which will go into effect July 2025, applies to any...
Yahoo—L.A. County Fair kicks off in Pomona, celebrating 102 years. The Los Angeles County Fair kicks off on May 3 at the Pomona Fairplex. The fair is celebrating its 102 birthday this year. Visitors can enjoy plenty of rides, delicious food, games, live concerts and much more. The fair kicked off its 16-day run featuring the theme, “Stars, Stripes & Fun,” which celebrates the county’s communities. Since Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse counties nationwide, the fair aims to celebrate everyone through song, dance, exhibits, and food. KTLA's Shelby...
Los Angeles Times—Proposed L.A. County budget adds mental health workers, homelessness funding. Los Angeles County's proposed budget for next year is about $1.4 billion smaller than the previous year's but adds more mental health workers and increases funding to address homelessness. County Chief Executive Fesia Davenport said at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting that her budget of $45.4 billion ensures that the county can provide crucial safety net services while remaining financially solvent. The budget recommends spending $728.2 million in Measure H funding to hire more homeless...
Catholic News Service—New Florida law giving state sole authority on worker protections, wages called ‘inhumane’. By Jean Gonzalez ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — A bill recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been described by a farmworker advocate as “inhumane” and draconian. DeSantis, who usually has public signing of bills, signed HB 433 in a closed door session April 11, along with other bills. Opponents of HB […] The post New Florida law giving state sole authority on worker protections, wages called ‘inhumane’ first appeared on OSV News.