California has raised the stakes for businesses that steal employees' wages. Gov. Newsom signed legislation this month that will triple some penalties for wage theft. 

California has raised the stakes for businesses that steal employees' wages.&nbsp;Gov. Newsom signed legislation this month that will triple some penalties for wage theft.&nbsp;

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New Legislation Triples Some Penalties Against Businesses That Steal Employees' Wages

KQED newscast for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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New Legislation Triples Some Penalties Against Businesses That Steal Employees' Wages

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