Care‑home workers tell Assembly SB 588 tools fall short when owners shift assets
Residential care workers and advocates testified that, despite SB 588’s collection tools, long‑term care employers routinely transfer ownership or assets before judgments are entered, leaving caregivers unpaid; witnesses urged expanding prejudgment liens, mandatory license denials, and more Judgment Enforcement Unit staff.
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Residential care workers and their advocates told the Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment that SB 588’s enforcement options have improved recoveries in many industries, but they are often ineffective in long‑term care because owners transfer assets or change business names before judgments can be recorded.
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