Irvine Protects Grocery Workers in Sale Scenarios | Los Angeles News

Irvine is rolling out a bold new plan to shield grocery workers at small stores from sudden layoffs during ownership changes, requiring new owners to keep current staff on for at least 90 days. This move fills a critical gap left by existing state laws, which only cover larger chains — now extending protection to smaller markets like Trader Joe’s. While city officials tout it as essential worker support, not business interference, critics argue it’s better suited for state-level action. The ordinance is still in draft form, with city staff preparing language for a September 22nd council reading — and public input will shape the final version before adoption. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d67e96e5ca970155 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews