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Care‑home workers tell Assembly SB 588 tools fall short when owners shift assets
Summary
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.
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.
Caregiver testimony: Tess Briante, a seven‑year residential care caregiver, said she frequently worked unpaid hours and described routine unpaid night checks and missed meal breaks. “Even when caregivers win their cases and receive judgment, the struggle is not over,” she told the committee, adding that fear of retaliation deters many…
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