A New Law in California Aims To Protect Workers At Retail Warehouses Like Amazon’s

California has become the first state to implement a law that addresses working conditions for warehouse workers, like those for Amazon and other major companies. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 701, which takes effect in the new year, into law on Wednesday. The law aims to address the impact of quotas on worker injuries and health. It establishes new standards for companies to make clear to warehouse staff what their production quotas are. The legislation ensures workers cannot be fired or retaliated against for failing to meet an unsafe quota. Read more at NPR.

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