LA City Council votes to move forward on hazard pay for grocery workers
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with a proposed emergency ordinance that would require large grocery and pharmacy retailers to offer employees an additional $5 per hour in hazard day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The vote requested the city attorney to prepare the ordinance and the chief legislative analyst to report on potential economic impacts of the ordinance and potential legal challenges.
Long Beach recently enacted an emergency ordinance for $4 per hour in hazard pay, but it was challenged in court by the California Grocers Association. A hearing is scheduled on Feb. 19. In response to the salary boost, grocery company Kroger announced on Monday it will be shuttering two of its stores in Long Beach a Ralphs location and a Food 4 Less store.
By City News Service
Feb 2, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously today to move forward with a proposed emergency ordinance that would require large grocery and pharmacy retailers to offer employees an additional $5 per hour in hazard day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The vote requested the city attorney to prepare the ordinance and the chief legislative analyst to report on potential economic impacts of the ordinance and potential legal challenges.
Long Beach recently enacted an emergency ordinance for $4 per hour in hazard pay, but it was challenged in court by the California Grocers Association. A hearing is scheduled on Feb. 19.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) You may soon have to ask for plastic utensils, napkins and salt packets when placing a takeout order at L.A. restaurants or you may not get them.
City Councilmen Paul Koretz and Paul Krekorian introduced a motion, to make those items only available by request.
They say the casual disposal of tons of plastic utensils has severely affected the coastline.
Supporters of the plan say it would save restaurants money, and decrease waste.