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Local Kroger Stores Close as California “Hero Pay” Ordinance Backfires

February 3, 2021 by Counter Markets

By Brad Polumbo A new “Hero Pay” mandate in Long Beach, California has inadvertently cost some frontline grocery workers their jobs. “Ralphs and Food 4 Less, both owned by the parent company Kroger, announced Monday that they will be closing 25% of their stores in Long Beach after the city council passed an ordinance requiring companies with over 300 employees nationwide … [Read more...] about Local Kroger Stores Close as California “Hero Pay” Ordinance Backfires

California Now Wants to Tax People Who Live in Other States, Too

January 7, 2021 by Counter Markets

By Gary Galles California’s government has become infamous for abusing its citizens, from steep taxation to burdensome regulations to arbitrary covid impositions. But less noticed is how it is also trying to abuse other Americans as well. As reported in a December 28 Los Angeles Times editorial, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), which … [Read more...] about California Now Wants to Tax People Who Live in Other States, Too

Parents Win Battle to Reopen California Playgrounds

December 19, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Kerry McDonald On December 3rd, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new stay-at-home order mandating, among other restrictions, that outdoor playgrounds be closed. This prompted an immediate backlash from parents, medical professionals, and some state legislators who insisted that outdoor play for children is not only safe but essential for children’s health and … [Read more...] about Parents Win Battle to Reopen California Playgrounds

Uber, Lyft Shares Soar After California Voters Pass Proposition 22

November 4, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden According to the Associated Press, gig economy companies Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., and DoorDash Inc. have prevailed in their expensive quest to keep drivers classified as independent contractors. California voters approved Proposition 22 Tuesday evening, which would exempt gig-economy companies from a state law requiring them to classify their … [Read more...] about Uber, Lyft Shares Soar After California Voters Pass Proposition 22

Uber Warns Of 111% Price Hikes After California Judge Rules Drivers Are Employees

August 11, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden Uber has warned that it may have to hike prices up to 111%, after a San Francisco judge ruled on Monday that the ride-sharing company, as well as its competitor Lyft, must classify their drivers as employees - a move which will disproportionately affect low-income customers. The ruling means that the companies will be required to provide various benefits … [Read more...] about Uber Warns Of 111% Price Hikes After California Judge Rules Drivers Are Employees

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