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Elderly care

An old woman stands in front of a table in a home.

‘A classic tale of human greed’: California caregivers earn as little as $2 an hour

Business, Economics and Jobs

Throughout California, many of the workers in elderly care facilities face inhumane conditions, wage theft, and abuse form their employers. Despite efforts from the state, many of these crimes go unpunished and workers are left with few options.

Elder care abuse case a sign of what’s to come

Health & Medicine
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