DATE:
May 23, 2023, and June 13, 2023
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TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Title
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 125.25 TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ESTABLISH THE CREATION OF A WORKPLACE JUSTICE FUND (5/23/23 - First Reading; 6/13/23- Second Reading unless ordinance is modified on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On May 4, 2021 (23), the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to create the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE) and explore the creation of a fund that would provide workers seeking justice on a workplace issue with resources and assistance.
OLSE understands the financial losses suffered by workers seeking justice, including retaliatory measures by employers. Working in collaboration with community groups representing workers and organizations representing business groups, OLSE outlined two types of workplace justice funds - the Retaliation Model and the Restitution Model - in its May 31, 2022, annual report.
Today's request is for the Board to approve the introduction of an ordinance creating a Workplace Justice Fund that combines the Retaliation and Restitution Models, authorize OLSE to administer the fund, place $100,000 in the fund and direct the CAO to report back to the Board with an update. If approved, the ordinance will be scheduled for adoption on May 23, 2023. If the proposed ordinance is altered on May 23, 2023, then on that date a subsequent meeting date will be selected for the ordinance's adoption.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
On May 23, 2023:
1. Approve the introduction of the Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION 125.25 TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH THE CREATION OF A WORKPLACE JUSTICE FUND
If, on May 23, 2023, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors takes action as recommended, t...
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