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Bookmark or Share- Garment Worker Protection Act Frequently Asked QuestionsSenate Bill 62, also known as the Garment Worker Protection Act, is effective starting on January 1, 2022. The new law addresses proper payment of employees in the garment industry and the responsibility for parties contracting to have garment operations performed. Who is a contractor under the Garment Worker Protection Act?
- The Exploitation of Garment Workers: Threading the Needle on Fast ...These garment producers are caught in the never-ending cycle to rapidly produce the newest clothes at lowest cost for consumers. As a result, many garment producers, manufacturers and retailers sacrifice workers’ wages to ensure that they can make a profit. So, what can you do about it?
- Garment Workers' Rights - U.S. Department of LaborAs a garment worker in the United States, your employer must: Pay you at least the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour for all hours worked, even if you are paid at piece rates. Some state laws provide a higher minimum wage.
- Garment workers - Collective Fashion JusticeGarment workers, who are largely women of colour, often work in unsafe conditions that would never be accepted for white people. In 2013, the most catastrophic garment factory accident in history occurred. The Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh, where many thousands of people worked, collapsed.
- Garment worker wage claim / AB 633 - California Department of ...If you are a Garment worker and want to file a claim, complete the Garment Initial Claim form and mail it or take it to any of the Labor Commissioner’s district office locations. The claim form and accompanying instructions are available in English and Spanish.
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