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Andrew McDowell, a small business owner of With Love Market & Cafe, rearranges the pastry case in Los Angeles, on August 4, 2021. According to McDowell, it has been a difficult task to keep his business in full operation due to the pandemic and a lack of financial assistance from the government. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Why last minute changes to Cal/OSHA’s COVID regulations are a mistake

by Guest Commentary November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

Cal/OSHA is considering a late change to emergency pandemic policies before a final vote by the Standards Board in December, allowing little time for public outreach.

A prep cook works in the kitchen of a San Francisco restaurant on May 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Chiu, AP Photo

California Divide

A Workers’ Guide to Wage Theft: What to do if your boss steals your wages

by Lil Kalish November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

A "Heroes Work Here" sign outside of The Pines at Placerville Healthcare center in Placerville. The location is a nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility. Jan 21, 2022. Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California’s economy is recovering. Are workers?

by Emily Hoeven March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

A farm worker puts grapes inside of plastic bags in Teviston on Oct. 21, 2021. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith

California Divide

A Democrat wants to crack down on employers that exploit workers. Will this help?

by Melissa Montalvo February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

Luna Walker bags chocolate croissants for patrons at Nabolom Bakery in Berkeley on Jan. 19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

New COVID sick leave leaves out at least 1 in 4 California workers

by Grace Gedye February 8, 2022February 9, 2022

C Transit driver Brandi Donaldson is photographed at a bus stop near her home in Rodeo on Jan. 24, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters

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Transit worker shortage ripples through California economy

by Sameea Kamal January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Jaz B. serves a patron at Baker & Commons in Berkeley on Jan. 19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters

COVID work rules: A guide for California workers

by Grace Gedye January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

Roxanna Torres prepares a to-go order at Baker & Commons in Berkeley on Jan.19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters

6 things to know about omicron’s risks on the job

by Ana B. Ibarra January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

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For California workers, ‘Striketober’ turns into ‘Strikesgiving’

by Emily Hoeven November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

California Divide

California still won’t make COVID-19 workplace outbreaks public

by Melissa Montalvo September 27, 2021September 27, 2021