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New State Law Lets LA County Prosecute Labor Traffickers and Wage Thieves Across County Lines
A new California law allows Los Angeles County to prosecute labor traffickers and wage thieves in jurisdictions where workers lived, where employment agreements were formed, where work occurred, or where the business operated. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law (AB 1583) takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
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