“Current law is simply insufficient to protect workers’ rights in the shadows of the subcontracted economy,” the Santa Monica Lookout quoted Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley), as saying in a story about California’s AB 1897, a bill he introduced to hold employers accountable for wage theft and other abuses when they use staffing agencies to supply workers. “We need clear accountability to enforce basic rights and maintain a fair playing field for responsible businesses.” For the article, click here.