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Employers and unions are grappling with the opioid crisis, while the state inches toward requiring Narcan in workplaces.

The $20,000 salary increase for wildland firefighters in the 2021 infrastructure law could be coming to an end next week if Congress doesn鈥檛 act.

Out-of-work residents fight new fraud battles. The system bleeds money. And a $1 billion technology overhaul marches on.

More women and people of color are working in construction related jobs than a decade ago. But there鈥檚 still significant work to be done.

While wage increases usually have widespread support in California, a recent poll from the Public Policy Institute of California shows 54% of likely voters say they鈥檒l reject the measure.

Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.

The state Labor Commissioner sometimes struggles to get back pay to workers when it reaches wage theft settlements. It tries social media, TV and hotlines. But money owed to employees is still sitting in state accounts.

A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16. It鈥檚 expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of workers.

If passed, Measure 119 would give most workers in the industry, including those in cannabis retail and processing, the right to unionize.

Gov. Newsom blocks legislation to make it easier for California farmworkers to file workers鈥� comp claims for heat illness. It was backed by their union and opposed by business groups.

A bill passed by the Legislature on its last day is a top priority for California labor unions, who say 鈥渃aptive audience鈥� sessions intimidate workers. Business groups say the bill violates employers鈥� free speech rights.

Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn鈥檛 doing much to help push back.