Supreme Court Rules Against Former Oil Platform Worker
The worker’s lawsuit argued for overtime pay for off-work time, including sleep, on a Santa Barbara Channel oil rig.
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California Bill to Disrupt Gig Economy
The bill would create clearer guidelines on minimum wage, overtime, workers’ comp, disability, and other benefits.
City Puts Aside $20.6 Million for Retirees
Santa Barbara’s retired firefighters and police officers accrued more than half of the public-employee retirement funds last year.
Bill to Close Gender Wage Gap Approved by Senate
Senate Bill 171 would require large companies in California to disclose wages by race and gender.
UC Workers Strike Unfair Labor Practices
UCSB workers and students went on strike Thursday to demand the University of California cease labor outsourcing.
(Most) Everyone Behaves During Packed Exxon Trucking Hearing
Company workers and environmental activists argue over platform restart.
Supervisors Split on Union Contracts
New county policy favors Public Labor Agreements.
Unions Win Big in City Construction Showdown
Contractors accuse councilmembers of being bought and paid for.
With Little to No Health-Care Coverage, Uber Drivers Worry About the Flu
The independent contractors take precautions to protect their health and livelihoods.
