The California Legislature approved bills Thursday that would amend a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations.
The California Legislature approved bills Thursday that would amend a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations and require employers found liable to pay a fine to the state.
But under the new legislation, 35% of the money would go to affected workers. The original law also doesn't allow employers to correct violations to avoid fines. Democratic Assemblymember Ash Kalra, who authored one of the bills, said the deal “demonstrates how things should be done when all sides come together to resolve a longstanding issue of division.”
“What’s in this bill and its companion represent historic reform to address these concerns," Hoffman said, adding “California workers can feel confident that there is robust labor law enforcement.”
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