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Los Angeles: The Nation's Capital of Wage Theft
Employers of low-wage workers in Los Angeles lead the nation in wage theft. The garment industry is notorious, and last week the state Labor Commissioner cited 35 carwashes for stealing $1.3 million from their workers.
By Warren Olney • • 23m ListenEmployers of low-wage workers in Los Angeles lead the nation in wage theft. The garment industry is notorious, and last week the state Labor Commissioner cited 35 carwashes for stealing $1.3 million from their workers.
Also, malnourished or dying sea lion pups are washing up on the beaches of California in much larger numbers than in past years. We hear why, and what’s being done to keep as many alive as possible.
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2 storiesLos Angeles: The Nation's Capital of Wage Theft
Employers of low-wage workers in Los Angeles lead the nation for making employees work through breaks, for failing to pay the minimum wage, much less overtime --- and for taking illegal deductions.
Read the story16 minSick and Starving Sea Lion Pups Wash Up in Record Numbers
Sick and dying sea lion pups are washing up on the shores of California in much larger numbers than usual. Last week there were 1,200 taken to facilities throughout the state. The Marina Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro has taken in 300 sick and dying pups since the beginning of the year. David Bard is Director of Operations.
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