SACRAMENTO – (INT) - A measure that would protect workers by paving the way for a statewide mechanism at the local level to fight wage theft, was signed by Governor Brown Tuesday. The bill goes into effect on January 1, 2017.

The bill protects Californians by clarifying the ability of cities and counties to investigate non-compliance with local wage laws.

“As cities and counties in California move to raise the minimum wage, we must ensure that our low-wage workers, who already face many challenges, receive the pay that they have earned,” said Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia), author of the bill.

Story Date: July 30, 2016