Los Angeles City Council Approves Fast-Food Worker Scheduling Protections Amid Business Objections
The Los Angeles City Council has approved new scheduling protections and mandatory in-person labor rights training for fast-food workers. The vote, which passed 10 to 2, directs the city attorney to draft legislation extending the existing Fair Work Week ordinance to the fast-food industry. This ordinance currently requires certain retail businesses to provide schedules at least two weeks in advance and ensure at least 10 hours of rest between shifts, or offer extra pay. Labor groups, including Starbucks Workers United and the California Fast Food Workers Union, advocated for these protections, citing unstable schedules that hinder workers' ability to manage finances, childcare, and medical appointments. The council also mandated a report to establish a framework for a six-hour paid training session to educate workers on minimum wage laws and other labor protections. Business owners, however, expressed strong opposition, arguing that these new rules would impose significant financial burdens on local franc...
