California logistics industry suspected of unfair labor practices
A recent study by University of California Riverside sociologist Ellen Reese found working conditions at Inland Empire, a shipping and logistics hub in Southern California, may need additional attention from labor rights departments.
"Federal and state officials need to closely monitor working conditions in the warehouse industry and enforce protective labor laws, and retail companies must be held accountable for unfair and unsafe working conditions," said Reese.
The report revealed that most workers do not believe they received adequate training before starting on job and reported feeling pressure from employers to work faster and longer. Moreover, since they are often hired through staffing companies or brought on as independent contractors, they are not guaranteed the same rights as bona fide employees.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes strict criteria for the type of worker who can be considered an independent contractor. If individuals have long-term relationships with the businesses are not allowed to dictate the rate at which the tasks are performed, they may not be considered contracted workers.
If greaters limitations are placed on employers in this industry, they might find they need to implement a better payroll processing system to ensure employees are being paid properly.
"Federal and state officials need to closely monitor working conditions in the warehouse industry and enforce protective labor laws, and retail companies must be held accountable for unfair and unsafe working conditions," said Reese.
The report revealed that most workers do not believe they received adequate training before starting on job and reported feeling pressure from employers to work faster and longer. Moreover, since they are often hired through staffing companies or brought on as independent contractors, they are not guaranteed the same rights as bona fide employees.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes strict criteria for the type of worker who can be considered an independent contractor. If individuals have long-term relationships with the businesses are not allowed to dictate the rate at which the tasks are performed, they may not be considered contracted workers.
If greaters limitations are placed on employers in this industry, they might find they need to implement a better payroll processing system to ensure employees are being paid properly.
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