News Releases

LAist: LA Korean BBQ Chain Hit With $2.1 Million Fine for Wage Theft

Posted on March 11, 2020

LAist: “The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has issued a $2.1 million fine to the couple that owns the Genwa restaurants after determining they had stolen wages from 325 of their […]

Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Restaurant Owners Over $2 Million for Wage Theft

Posted on March 10, 2020

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited the owners of Genwa Korean BBQ $2.1 million for multiple wage theft and labor law violations affecting 325 servers, dishwashers and cooks. The […]

Press Release: California Plaintiffs Win Case Against State For Failing To Provide Federally-Mandated In-Home Supportive Services

Posted on January 23, 2020

January 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State must reimburse or pay Medi-Cal recipients and conduct statewide outreach to thousands of Californians who may be eligible for in-home services LOS ANGELES — Thousands […]

Bet Tzedek Names Diego Cartagena as New President & CEO

Posted on January 17, 2020

CONTACT: Allison Lee, Vice President External Affairs, 310-991-0373 or alee@bettzedek.org LOS ANGELES (JANUARY 17, 2020) – Bet Tzedek announced today that its Board of Directors […]

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers if the Air Quality is Unhealthy Due to Wildfire Smoke

Posted on October 29, 2019

Thank you Cal/OSHA for providing these reminders of how employers can help protect workers exposed to wildfire dangers.

AB 629 Human Trafficking Victims Compensation Bill Receives Governor’s Signature

Posted on October 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2019 Contact: Danni.Wang@asm.ca.gov (661) 286-1565 Smith Human Trafficking Victims Compensation Bill Receives Governor’s Signature SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) […]

Press Release: Employees of Popular Beverly Hills Bar and Restaurant File Lawsuit in Response to Years-Long Scheme to Steal Wages

Posted on August 22, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bet Tzedek Contact: Allison Lee, alee@bettzedek.org August 19, 2019, LOS ANGELES, CA – Bet Tzedek and Handley Farah & Anderson filed a lawsuit on behalf of […]

Garment Workers Will No Longer Wait Years for Stolen Wages

Posted on June 29, 2019

Governor Newsom’s First Budget Includes Millions for Historically Insolvent Restitution Fund Los Angeles, CA – Garment workers are the backbone of L.A.’s manufacturing sector. They contribute to the […]

Smith Advances Legislation to Help Victims of Human Trafficking

Posted on March 26, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Smith (D-Santa Clarita) and joint-author Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) moved forward AB 629 to help human trafficking victims rebuild their lives. The bill is cosponsored by […]

Bet Tzedek and Thai Community Development Center Applaud Labor Commissioner’s Office for Wage Violation Citations

Posted on October 3, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thai Community Development Center Contact: Panida Rzonca, panida@thaicdc.org Bet Tzedek Contact: Allison Lee, alee@bettzedek.org North Hollywood Sanamluang Restaurant Slammed with Labor Violations Labor Commissioner’s Office […]

HOMEOWNERS FILE CLASS ACTIONS AGAINST COUNTY OF L.A., CALIFORNIA FINANCE COMPANIES, FOR UNLEASHING “PLAGUE” OF PREDATORY HOME-IMPROVEMENT LOANS

Posted on April 12, 2018

Watch Full Press Conference Here: https://youtu.be/mGrz_qL4LO0 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2018 Media Contacts: Joshua Busch, Public Counsel, 310-991-2503, jbusch@publiccounsel.org Kristy Werness, Irell & Manella LLP, 310-203-7185, kwerness@irell.com Allison Lee, Bet […]

Bet Tzedek Opens Its Doors to TPS Families Faced with Difficult Decisions

Posted on January 9, 2018

On Jan. 8, 2018, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen announced her decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador, stripping current beneficiaries of legal […]