Roche Announces Layoffs at California Plant: Uncertainty Looms for 800 Employees
Roche Holding AG, the Swiss drugmaker, has announced plans to sell its drug manufacturing plant in Vacaville, California, potentially impacting its 800 employees. According to letters seen by Reuters, if Roche fails to find a buyer, the plant could be shut down by 2029. The company stated that it anticipates reduced demand for the medicines […]
California Senate Advances Minimum Wage Bill for Health Workers
Lawmakers in the California Senate have moved forward with a bill that proposes raising the minimum wage for health workers to $25 per hour. With a narrow majority of 21 votes, the bill now awaits approval from the California State Assembly. Sponsored by Senator Maria Elena Durazo and backed by the Service Employees International Union […]
California Laws Protecting Women’s Rights in the Workplace
California Laws Protecting Women’s Rights in the Workplace Women’s rights in the workplace have come a long way over the past century, but there’s still more work to be done. Fortunately, California has a number of laws in place to protect women from discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment. History of Gender Discrimination at Work Throughout […]
