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Natalie Pate/OPBThe pioneering bill squeaked through one chamber of the Legislature in Salem, but there were some Democratic dissenters. -
Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPBSenate Bill 916 has been one of the most hotly debated bills of this year鈥檚 legislative session.
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California is removing degree requirements from jobs, but state leaders differ about the right approach. -
Cal State faculty agrees to a 5% raise after months of negotiations. -
After months of negotiations, university officials and the faculty union remain far apart on key contract terms. Cal State provided a 5% general raise; the union wants 12% this year. -
About 500,000 California health care workers were expected to see pay increases under a law that set a new minimum wage for their industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay the pay bumps until the state budget has a stronger outlook. -
After months of negotiations, university officials offer a 5% pay raise. The union is seeking 12% and plans to strike systemwide at the end of January, including at Cal Poly Humboldt and Chico State. -
SAIF worker does "Oregon Odd Jobs" -
Under two new laws, employers in California can鈥檛 ask workers about their use of cannabis outside the workplace and can鈥檛 use hair or urine tests. Employees in construction are excluded, as are applicants for federal jobs with background checks. -
While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour. -
California fast-food workers will earn a $20 minimum wage in April. Other employers might have to raise their pay floor to recruit and retain staff. -
Employers in industries with more undocumented and low-wage workers left the most wages and penalties unpaid. -
The number of California school superintendents leaving their jobs is climbing, despite increased salaries and benefits. Some have reached retirement age or are moving to less stressful jobs. Some are being pushed out by newly elected school board majorities. A new crop of less experienced district leaders is taking their place. -
Cal State officials offered a 5% increase for each of the next three years, although those raises are not guaranteed. The union plans to strike at four campuses. CalPoly Humboldt and Chico State are not among the initial targets of the labor action.
