California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs State Senator Jerry McNerney’s Bill to Protect Farmworkers from Wage Theft

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed into law SB 846, legislation by Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) that will help protect California farmworkers from wage theft.

“California’s essential farmworkers are under an unprecedented attack by President Trump’s dangerous and illegal immigration raids. So, it’s imperative that California does all it can to protect farmworkers from workplace mistreatment — specifically, from wage theft,” Sen. McNerney said. “SB 86 updates and strengthens California law to help ensure that agricultural employers are held accountable when they engage in wage theft and farmworkers can recover stolen wages.”

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