California is implementing new, groundbreaking laws to stop unscrupulous employers from retaliating against immigrant workers who report abuses such as wage theft or unsafe working conditions. These laws may bring some relief to vulnerable employees working in low-wage industries. Advocates give details of the state laws, federal laws and discuss specific cases of retaliation.
Guests: Jessica Stender, Legal Director, Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Mexico City, www.cdmigrante.org ; Hector Saldivar, Southern CA Field Director, California Labor Federation, Los Angeles, CA, www.californialabor.org
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