California Moves to Bolster Workplace Violence Prevention
California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-15) announced amendments to Senate Bill (SB) No. 553 on August 28, 2023. This bill, which gained approval from the California State Assembly’s Appropriations Committee on September 1, aims to enforce comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans across virtually all employers in California. These changes would come into effect starting July […]
New Labor Justice Unit Takes Aim at Wage Theft in LA
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the formation of the Labor Justice Unit on Wednesday, spotlighting the pressing issue of labor violations in the county. The newly established unit wasted no time and immediately filed seven felony charges against garment industry business owners Soon Ae Park and Lawrence Lee. These employers allegedly paid […]
Fired Due To Disability: Is It Legal?
Fired Due To Disability: Is It Legal? Being fired due to a disability is a deeply painful and unjust experience that strikes at the very core of a person’s identity and self-worth. The weight of discrimination and vulnerability can be overwhelming, as individuals with disabilities often face the harsh reality of prejudice and misunderstanding in […]
