News February 4, 2021 How EDD and Bank of America Make Millions of Dollars on California’s Unemployment By Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Lawmakers are asking questions about the revenue-sharing deal as workers still missing money fight to survive. Read More 9
News January 27, 2021 Bank of America Says It Lost ‘Hundreds of Millions’ on State’s Unemployment Fiasco By Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Payment contractor was pitted against state employment officials at a legislative hearing on benefit delays and rampant fraud. Read More 7
News December 1, 2020 California Lawmakers Demand Unemployment Answers From Bank of America CEO By Lauren Hepler, CalMatters The push for details about breakdowns in the job safety net follows a CalMatters probe into problems impacting 350,000 EDD debit cards. Read More 1
News November 6, 2020 After Prop. 22 Win in California, Labor Groups Vow Challenges By Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Now, with the presidential race still undecided, the state’s war over gig work could also sway the national conversation over the future of work. Read More 5
News October 28, 2020 Lawsuits and Labor Backlash: Prop. 22’s Cutthroat Final Days By Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Gig companies embark on a last-minute spending blitz after labor groups question campaign tactics. Read More 2