There are plenty of jobs in California. But are they *good* jobs? Sherlyholmes talks to economy reporter margotroosevelt about the challenges facing California workers in this morning's Essential California.
What’s the biggest issue facing California workers right now?
I think being able to afford to live in California is the biggest. Nationally, wages have not kept up for the lower tier of earners., reflecting an economy that’s close to full employment. But what does that actually mean for workers? Is it easier to get a job here? Yes, it’s easier to switch jobs because there are more jobs available. But the issue goes back to whatOne of the big issues we’re dealing with in California and across the country is that so many jobs now are temp jobs. They’re people who work for staffing agencies, and these people have no stability and often they have no benefits.
. For instance, all the drivers for Lyft, Amazon and Uber. Under this bill, those people would have to be classified as employees of the companies, not as independent contractors. That would give them a better shot at a stable lifestyle and would ensure that they are paid minimum wage and overtime. But it would cost these companies more — up to 30% more per employee.There’s been a contentious debate over automation at the Port of Los Angeles. What’s going on there?in all kinds of industries.
Arbitration is a private proceeding before a judge that’s hired by an arbitration company. More than half of U.S. employers now require workers to give up their right to a day in court in the case of wage theft, discrimination or other labor violations. These arbitration proceedings are in secret, the records are never made public, and you can’t appeal them. Many experts say that arbitration proceedings favor employers over employees.
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