California Childcare Providers Secure Historic Pay Increase

Childcare providers in California are celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as they reach a tentative agreement with the state, represented by the union Child Care Providers United (CCPU). This agreement, set to expire in June 2025, marks a significant milestone for the historically underpaid workforce, predominantly comprised of women of color. The CCPU bargaining team, including […]
California Senator Calls Out Deel For Alleged Employment Misclassification

California Senator Stephen Padilla called the state’s secretary of labor, Stewart Knox, to investigate Deel, a high-profile San Francisco HR startup, following allegations of “brazen employment misclassification.” Padilla referenced a recent Insider investigation into Deel’s treatment of its 2,000-strong workforce and requested a thorough examination by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. Deel, founded in […]