Sacramento, CA., October 4, 2010–WorkCompWire–Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger late last week signed into law AB 2774 (Swanson) which clarifies the definition of a serious citation. The new law is designed to improve Cal/OSHA’s citation process by redefining how serious violations are cited. The legislation also clarifies procedures for issuance of a serious citation and procedures for… [Read more]
Legislative & Regulatory News
CA Labor Commissioner Issues $450,000 in Citations During Enforcement of Restaurant Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Investigators from the California Labor Commissioner’s Office issued fines to restaurants during an enforcement sweep for violations of state labor laws addressing workers’ compensation and proper payment of wages. The statewide enforcement resulted in 88 citations being issued to 79 restaurants with total penalties of $448,950. The California Department… [Read more]
Teamsters Support New Bill to Stop Worker Misclassification
Legislation Introduced By Kerry, McDermott Would Close IRS Loophole WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today said the union supports a bill to close a tax loophole that allows employers to deprive workers of benefits and protections. The bill would close an IRS provision that makes it too easy for… [Read more]