California’s Enforcement of Warehouse Quotas Law: Amazon’s $5.9 Million Fine
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Amazon has been fined nearly $6 million by the state of California for failing to disclose worker productivity quotas at its warehouses. This penalty comes as a result of reported violations at two warehouses located in the Inland Empire region, specifically in Moreno Valley and Redlands. The state Labor Commissioner’s Office announced the fines, underscoring the enforcement of Assembly Bill 701, a law designed to promote transparency and protect warehouse workers from undue stress and potential injuries related to undisclosed productivity standards.
Assembly Bill 701
Assembly Bill 701 (AB 701) was enacted in 2021 to address concerns about working conditions in warehouses across California. This piece of legislation mandates that employers disclose any quotas or productivity metrics that workers are expected to meet. The aim is to ensure that workers are fully informed about their job requirements and to prevent scenarios where they might be pressured into unsafe or unhealthy work practices to meet undisclosed or unrealistic performance standards.