Are You Eligible for Thanksgiving Holiday Pay in California?
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, but for many California workers, it can also mean a shift in the holiday itself. Nearly 30% of full-time employees report working weekends and holidays, and many continue working even when they officially have time off. For many, holiday time feels less like a break and more like another […]
NLRB Finds Starbucks CEO Violated Labor Law in Union Dispute
Long Beach, California — The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz violated labor law during an April 2022 meeting with a union-organizing barista in Long Beach. The barista had voiced concerns about Starbucks’ labor practices, to which Schultz responded, “If you’re not happy at Starbucks, you can go […]
SB 399 Advances: New Captive Audience Meeting Ban
California —The California State Assembly’s Appropriations Committee has advanced SB 399, known as the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, by a vote of 10–3. The bill, which had already passed the Senate in 2023, has been pending in the Assembly awaiting action. SB 399 aims to prohibit employers from taking adverse action against […]
