Event Brief
Council backs fast-food scheduling protections
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance extending Fair Work Week scheduling rules to fast-food workers, requiring more predictable shifts and paid labor-rights training. The measure directs the city attorney to draft the language after a 10-2 vote, despite business objections about tight margins.
WHO: Los Angeles City Council; Councilmembers John Lee and Traci Park (opposed); city attorney (to draft ordinance language)
WHAT: Approved extending Fair Work Week scheduling protections and paid labor-rights training to fast-food workers via an ordinance draft directive
WHEN: Sep 08, 2026 at 6:46 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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