fromwww.mercurynews.com6 months agoCaliforniaGov. Newsom vetoes bill meant to protect farmworkers from heatGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at protecting farmworkers from extreme heat, prompting criticism from advocates seeking better worker protections.
fromKqed8 months agoPrivacy professionalsCalifornia Farmworkers Call For More Employers to Comply with Heat-Illness Prevention | KQEDSB 1299 seeks to enhance workers' compensation for heat-related illnesses in agriculture, despite employer concerns about new costs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com6 months agoCaliforniaGov. Newsom vetoes bill meant to protect farmworkers from heatGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at protecting farmworkers from extreme heat, prompting criticism from advocates seeking better worker protections.
fromKqed8 months agoPrivacy professionalsCalifornia Farmworkers Call For More Employers to Comply with Heat-Illness Prevention | KQEDSB 1299 seeks to enhance workers' compensation for heat-related illnesses in agriculture, despite employer concerns about new costs.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com8 months agoPrivacy professionalsPostal Service Ignoring Heat Risks to Mail Carriers, Investigation FindsThe USPS is criticized for putting employees at risk by pushing mail deliveries during extreme heat without proper safety training.