Tag Archives : Republic Services

May 11, 2015

Policy Watch: Your weekly tip sheet for what’s going on in your community

San Jose Renters’ rights and affordable housing Two proposals are being put forward addressing the crisis facing renters in San Jose. From Council member Peralez:  A prohibition against discrimination based on source of income (Section 8 and other housing subsidies).  Recommendations on improvements and a comprehensive analysis of the data and effectiveness of the City of San Jose’s Rental Rights…

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May 5, 2015

Wage Theft Issue Gains Momentum

It’s a story not too many other media outlets seem to be paying attention to, (except us and NBC Bay Area )yet it’s critical to thousands of Silicon Valley workers.  The San Jose City Council voted to move forward with a proposal to strengthen wage theft laws in San Jose.  The tally that put the close vote over the line…

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Dec 8, 2014

San Jose Contractor Flouting Multi-Million Dollar Wage Theft Violation

The second largest waste and recycling company in the world is playing chicken with the City of San Jose, in a wage theft game that’s worth 14 million dollars to the City, and nearly five million to workers.  Republic Services was found to have been underpaying its sorters since 2011 to the tune of millions of dollars. When the City ordered Republic to pay…

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