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California Lawmakers Battle Wage Theft with New Bills

2/13/2025

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California lawmakers are taking a stand against wage theft, introducing bills to tackle the staggering delays workers face. Senate Bill 310 empowers employees to file private lawsuits for better compensation, while SB 261 seeks to speed up employer payments after judgments. With wait times soaring over 850 days and a mere 14% of judgments fulfilled, action is urgently needed.

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Story summary

California lawmakers are taking a stand against wage theft, introducing bills to tackle the staggering delays workers face. Senate Bill 310 empowers employees to file private lawsuits for better compensation, while SB 261 seeks to speed up employer payments after judgments. With wait times soaring over 850 days and a mere 14% of judgments fulfilled, action is urgently needed.