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California starts cracking down on heat-rule scofflaws

Government Watch: The state's version of OSHA has fined a local company nearly $300,000 for lapses like failing to provide water and shade.

Workforce

Los Angeles approves a $30 hourly wage for airport restaurant workers

The minimum wage will rise to that level in increments by 2028, in time for the Olympics. Workers at several dozen hotels around LAX will also be entitled to the higher wage.

If the Houston billionaire is appointed ambassador to Italy, who'll oversee his 600-restaurant and sports empire?

Working Lunch: Yes, Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been pro-labor, but she also knows firsthand what goes into running a small business.

A ruling Tuesday blocks the federal government from enforcing a mandate that LLCs and small corporations file beneficial ownership information by Jan. 1.

Working Lunch: Lori Chavez-DeRemer is a solid Republican, but few party colleagues on Capitol Hill have been as pro-labor. Here's why the nomination should raise the long-range concerns of restaurants and other employers.

Government Watch: The tariffs would remain in effect until the trading partners cut the inflow of fentanyl and undocumented asylum seekers.

Mayor Brandon Johnson says the higher levies will generate $10 million in additional sales taxes. Restaurateurs and liquor distributors say the increase will be devastating to the trade.

Working Lunch: The scion of the famous political family is an adamant critic of America's current food production methods. His opposition to factory farming could bring a disruption of supplies.

Government Watch: The move pushes a possible game-changer on the labor front one step closer to becoming a reality.

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