Uber and Lyft drivers in California are able to unionize under new law The 800,000-plus rideshare drivers in the state will be able to collectively bargain for better conditions. Cheyenne MacDonald Sun, October 5, 2025 REUTERS / Reuters California governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Friday that grants rideshare drivers in the state the right … Continue reading Uber and Lyft drivers in California are able to unionize under new law
June 06, 2025 Rite Aid store closures update: Latest list includes doomed locations in California, Washington, and Oregon BY Jennifer Mattson The list of Rite Aid store closures continues to grow. As the drugstore chain prepares to sell off its remaining assets in the wake of filing for bankruptcy a second time, the total number of … Continue reading Rite Aid store closures update: Latest list includes doomed locations in California, Washington, and Oregon
A new California bill would add warning labels to social media platforms AB 56 is inspired by a similar call for mental health warning labels from the US Surgeon General. ian carlos campbell Updated Tue, Dec 10, 2024 REUTERS / Reuters California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan have proposed … Continue reading A new California bill would add warning labels to social media platforms
August 23, 2024 Labor regulator says Amazon drivers in California are employees The decision, made by a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board in Los Angeles, came after the agency investigated unfair labor-practice charges filed against the company by the Teamsters union. BY Associated Press Prosecutors at a federal labor agency have determined that … Continue reading Labor regulator says Amazon drivers in California are employees
August 23, 2024 How to catch a package thief: This California woman used an Apple AirTag Apple’s $29 AirTags have become popular items since their 2021 release, helping users keep tabs on the location of anything from their lost keys and wallets to luggage. BY Associated Press A Southern California woman fed up with her packages … Continue reading How to catch a package thief: This California woman used an Apple AirTag
Google strikes a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news The agreement ends a long-running dispute that led to Google temporarily blocking news for some users in the state. karissa bell Thu, Aug 22, 2024 Anadolu via Getty Images Google has reached a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news … Continue reading Google strikes a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news
August 13, 2024 California Gov. Newsom calls on school districts to limit student cellphone use Some schools and districts in California have already taken action. BY Associated Press California and South Carolina could become the next states to limit cellphone use in schools, with state officials taking up the issue Tuesday. California Governor Gavin Newsom is … Continue reading California Gov. Newsom calls on school districts to limit student cellphone use
July 26, 2024 Uber, Lyft win California ruling to consider drivers as independent contractors The ruling by the California Supreme Court is a major victory for the ride-hailing industry, which has said that many companies would end or limit service in the state if they were forced to treat thousands of drivers as their employees. … Continue reading Uber, Lyft win California ruling to consider drivers as independent contractors
Microsoft agrees to $14 million California pay discrimination settlement The company allegedly passed over employees who has taken protected leave when it came time for bonuses and promotions. sarah fielding Thu, Jul 4, 2024 Microsoft Microsoft is set to pay $14.4 million to resolve a case alleging retaliatory and discriminatory practices against California workers … Continue reading Microsoft agrees to $14 million California pay discrimination settlement
Amazon faces nearly $6 million in fines over California labor law violations The company failed to properly notify its warehouse workers about their expected quotas. anna washenko Updated Wed, Jun 19, 2024 ASSOCIATED PRESS The California Labor Commissioner’s office has fined Amazon $5,901,700 for infractions related to a law designed to protect warehouse … Continue reading Amazon faces nearly $6 million in fines over California labor law violations
