The times surrounding the pandemic uncoverd a range of labor laws, as well as new violations for empolyers. A recent example reported by California’s Department of Industrial Relations underscores the new concerns.

“The California Labor Commissioner has ensured that four employees of a Los Angeles McDonald’s franchise have been reinstated to their jobs after being illegally fired in retaliation for reporting unsafe working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (The Labor Commissioner’s Office) enforces more than 50 labor laws that specifically prohibit discrimination and retaliation, including Equal Pay Act violations. The Labor Commissioner’s Office investigates workplace retaliation complaints including instances of termination, suspension, transfer or demotion, reduction in pay or hours, or disciplinary actions or threats.” To read more, click HERE.

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