Overburdened labor enforcement agency says violations are difficult to prove.
David Weil, whose 2022 Senate confirmation to a Labor Department post was blocked, says fast food companies, ride-sharing services and nonunion builders fear vigorous enforcement of labor laws.
A law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Labor Day faces a referendum driven by corporate franchisors.
While the National Labor Relations Board is currently divided 2-2, the confirmation of another Trump appointee will restore the Republican majority — which is bad news for fast-food-chain workers.
Co-published by AlterNet
Everytable’s mission is to put healthy, tasty, affordable meals within reach of people in low-income communities. To stay profitable, the dining chain’s customers at its locations in more affluent parts Los Angeles pay more for the same meal than those in working-class neighborhoods.
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When Andrew Puzder faces Senate hearings next week on his nomination as labor secretary, much of the questioning will focus on his management of CKE Restaurants, the Carpinteria-based franchiser of the national Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., Green Burrito and Red Burrito fast-food chains.
Co-published by International Business Times
Torrance Chambers has been calling Andy Puzder for weeks. The Hardee’s restaurant employee says his store issues paychecks only in the form of a prepaid Visa debit card, and that it comes with fees.