Why Do Detox Deaths Still Occur Despite LA’s 500% Harm Reduction Investment?

The Troubling Reality Behind LA’s Massive Investment in Addiction Treatment Despite LA County scaling up investments in harm reduction services by over 500%, families continue to lose loved ones in detox facilities across Los Angeles. In 2023, reported drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths reached 3,092 – a slight decrease from the previous year’s 3,220 deaths, […]

LA Employers Face $5,000-$25,000 Fines for Worker Misclassification

Your Rights Matter When Employers Cut Corners on Classification California businesses that deliberately misclassify employees as independent contractors now face severe financial consequences under Labor Code section 226.8, which authorizes civil penalties of $5,000–$15,000 per violation and $10,000–$25,000 per violation for a pattern or practice. This aggressive enforcement stance reflects a broader crackdown on worker […]