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The California Labor Commissioner has fined a McDonald’s franchisee for firing four employees who participated in strikes to protest coronavirus safety conditions in their Los Angeles workplace.
R&B Sanchez, which operates a McDonald’s on 1716 Marengo St. in Boyle Heights, was fined Friday more than $125,900 in lost wages and retaliation penalties and ordered to offer the workers their jobs back. The franchisee may appeal.
“Too many workers fear retaliation if they report a problem or stand up for their rights,” said Labor Commissioner Lilia García-Brower in a statement Wednesday. “California law has anti-retaliation protections in place that make it illegal for employers to punish workers for exercising their labor rights, such as reporting a workplace safety hazard”
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Friday evenings, 5pm, fast became the most popular time of the week for people living on a quiet residential street in a London suburb during last summer s lockdown.
Homeworkers stopped what they were doing and ventured outside for a Gin at the Bin with their neighbours.
With little or no opportunity to see friends or family, a friendly face and a sociable drink was a welcome distraction during the pandemic.
Like many other communities across the world, people in lockdown started reaching out to their neighbours for social interaction.
Jamie Bergin from Athlone, Co Westmeath has lived in London for many years and moved to the Southfields area near Putney a couple of years ago.