Since the 1999 passage of California's landmark anti-sweatshop law, rampant violations continue and many workers recover only a small fraction of the money they seek, according to a report released Wednesday. The law was enacted to help workers recover back wages from garment factories and from manufacturers that contract with the plants. The study said the state must do more to force employers to comply with minimum-wage laws.
See "More Garment Workers Fight for Wages", Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, September 28, 2005