Genesis Ranked Second Highest Premium Nameplate In J.D. Power 2017 APEAL Study

July 27, 2017

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Genesis G90 was rated the most appealing vehicle by J.D. Power in the competitive Large Premium Car segment* this year with a score of 905. Additionally, the Genesis brand placed second in J.D. Power’s U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study among premium vehicles.

The APEAL Study assesses how much owners like or dislike 77 attributes in 10 categories of their new vehicle at 90 days of ownership. These attributes include driving dynamics, visibility and safety, storage and space and interior and exterior design. A total of 69,990 surveys were completed encompassing 33 brands and 243 models.

“We believe in respecting vehicle owners and their passengers and designed a flagship vehicle that redefines the meaning of luxury,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. “It is an honor to know that our vehicle owners have rated the G90 number one overall in this year’s J.D. Power APEAL survey.”

The Genesis G90 is a vehicle shaped by consumer-focused values and grounded in performance engineering, innovative technology and premium comfort in all seasons. From the heat of the summer to the harshest winters, an advanced H-TRAC® AWD system is available to help navigate drivers’ varying weather conditions. The G90 is confidently equipped with either 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 and the powerful 5.0-liter V8 GDI engines for the ultimate in refined performance. In addition, the G90 offers a formidable list of standard features and premium conveniences including a Lexicon® 17 speaker Premium Surround Sound System, 12.3-inch HD Navigation System with Driver Information System, wireless device charging, and Smart Cruise Control with stop/start.

Additionally, the G90 features a full suite of standard advanced safety technology and has received the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This comprehensive suite of standard safety features works to minimize risk and maximize protection for the driver, passengers, and other road users. Some of these advanced safety features include:

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
Smart Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-traffic Alert
Lane Keep Assist
Driver Attention Alert
Dynamic Bending Light with High Beam Assist
360-degree Multi-view Camera

To complete the luxury ownership experience, Genesis offers exclusive consumer focused programs and amenities, each designed to provide convenience and a more efficient use of time for Genesis owners.

3 years/36K miles Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance
3 years/36K miles Complimentary Service Valet
3 years Complimentary Genesis Connected Services (including Connected Care, Remote, and Guidance)
3 years Complimentary SiriusXM® Travel Link (Traffic & Data)
3 years Complimentary Map Care – Annual map updates
Best-in-Industry Warranty with Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Concierge Service

*G90 did not qualify for an official APEAL award due to an insufficient segment category sample.

Genesis Motor America
Genesis Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., markets and services Genesis vehicles in the United States. Genesis is an all new global luxury automotive brand that delivers ‘human-centered’ luxury and the highest standards of performance, design and innovation. A total of six new Genesis models will launch by 2021 and will compete with the world’s most renowned luxury car brands. All Genesis vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by an industry-leading warranty with enhanced roadside assistance and concierge services.

For more information on Genesis and its new definition of luxury please visit www.genesis.com

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July 27, 2017

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Estrella Jalisco Debuts The First and Only Premium Foil Top Sealed Canned Beer in the U.S.

July 27, 2017

NEW YORK, July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just sixteen months after its U.S. launch, Estrella Jalisco, the authentic Mexican beer with more than 100 years of Mexican brewing tradition, today introduced one of most innovative packaging elements in the canned beer category: a new foil top seal. The new red seal packaging, featuring the Estrella Jalisco star, gives the can a premium look that emphasizes the brand’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its product and raises the bar within the Mexican Imports category as well as within the beer industry.

“We take pride in the quality and heritage of Estrella Jalisco, and strive to ensure that our consumers have an excellent experience when consuming our carefully crafted brew,” said Yonathan Bendesky, Brand Director for Anheuser-Busch, Mexican Imports. “The foil top is a threefold opportunity for us: the innovation adds a premium element to our consumer’s experience, it allows our brand to differentiate itself in the marketplace, and it introduces an upgrade within the canned beer category.”

Estrella Jalisco is launching the foil top seal at a time of significant growth in the canned beer space. According to the Beer Institute, more than 55% of beers consumed in the United States are served in cans and that number continues to rise as more brands package their product in cans. Estrella Jalisco is embracing and upgrading that trend by providing the protective seal onto their 24 ounce cans.

The launch of the foil top seal, in select markets, will be supported by digital, social, and out of home media, as well as a new television spot.

Consumers 21 and older can learn more about the brand by visiting www.EstrellaJalisco.com, following @EstrellaJalisco on Instagram using #EstrellaJalisco, and visiting the Estrella Jalisco Facebook page.

About Estrella Jalisco
With more than 100 years of Mexican brewing tradition, Estrella Jalisco is a refreshing, the authentic Mexican Lager beer from Guadalajara, Jalisco, and contains 4.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). It is best enjoyed in a wide-top pilsner glass to bring out its true flavor and aroma while allowing drinkers to appreciate the color and carbonation of the beer. Estrella Jalisco was launched in the U.S. last year and it’s quickly becoming a Mexican favorite among cerveza aficionados. Estrella Jalisco is available in bottles and foil top cans.

For more information, contact:
Miles Ritenour, Estrella Jalisco
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Kelly Ramirez, Zeno Group
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Ismael Cala will speak at the 5th Annual HR Americas Conference, the largest event in the Americas on human resources

July 27, 2017

He will also take part in forums such as “Leaders for the future,” organized by Forbes Magazine in the Dominican Republic, and will share the podium with Brian Tracy at the “Toronto World Leadership Forum.”

MIAMI, July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lecturer and bestselling author ISMAEL CALA will speak at the 5th Annual HR Americas Conference, to be held in Miami in September, before leading figures in the field of human resources such as Dave Ulrich. HR Americas is the biggest HR management event in the Americas, attended by leading multinationals.

Cala will talk about the role of leadership in managing processes of change, exponential growth and corporate happiness.

“Being a leader in the era of the digital economy requires an exponential mentality that adapts and anticipates in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment. In addition to knowledge, both emotional intelligence and social skills are key to developing participatory and transformative leadership and constructing an organizational culture that promotes creativity and innovation,” Cala commented on the theme of the event.

In addition, Cala will take part in major forums of the Americas such as: “Leaders for the Future” on September 6, organized by Forbes Magazine in the Dominican Republic; “Toronto World Leadership Forum ” 2017, to be held in Canada in November; where he will share the podium with Brian Tracy; and also in November, ” NYC Hispanic Leadership Summit ” to be held in New York.

On September 15, he will interview screen legend Al Pacino as part of the event, “An evening with Al Pacino,” at Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater.

The last three months of this year are going to be intense. On November 8-12, Cala will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the encounter “En Cuerpo y Alma“ (‘In Body and Mind’), on the Maya Riviera, an event that has had an impact on the lives of hundreds of people all over the Americas. And in October, he will be traveling with a group of people to the Holy Land, as part of his Cala Mundos (‘Cala Worlds’) project.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and human development strategist; bestselling author and international lecturer on themes of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development; ambassador for the concept of productive happiness in Latin America.

For more than five years he was the host of CALA during prime time on CNN en Español. The New York Times has called him “the Latin Larry King.” He is currently considered one of most important communicators in the Americas, and his message of social entrepreneurship, mindfulness and wellbeing has had an impact on millions of people who follow his work in books, seminars, workshops and lectures. Cala has visited more than 25 countries.

Author of the bestsellers Despierta con Cala (‘Wake up with Cala’), La vida es una piñata (‘Life is a piñata’), El analfabeto emocional(‘The emotional illiterate’), El poder de escuchar (‘The power of listening’), Un buen hijo de P…(‘A real S.O.B.’) and El secreto del bambú(‘The secret of bamboo’), Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969, and holds a degree in Art History from Universidad de Oriente. He is the co-author of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy. He graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto, and has a diploma from Seneca in Television Production.

He has worked with great teachers such as Deepak Chopra y John C. Maxwell, and has studied with coaches such as Tony Robbins and Miguel Ruiz. Cala belongs to the faculty of adjunct professors at Atlantis University and Next University. He is President of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation. Come visit: www.ismaelcala.com

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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

July 26, 2017

MEXICO CITY, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today declared a cash distribution of Ps. 335.3 million (US$ 18.9 million), or Ps. 0.5285 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0298 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending June 30, 2017.

The distribution is payable August 4, 2017 to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of August 1, 2017 and a record date of August 3, 2017.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2017, FIBRA Prologis comprised 194 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.2 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Impromptu Launches its Premiere Line — The Lola Collection — on National Lipstick Day, Saturday, July 29

July 26, 2017

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Impromptu is proud to announce the arrival of its premiere lipstick line, The Lola Collection. The official launch aligns with National Lipstick Day, and all pre-orders placed prior to the official launch are eligible to win the inaugural “Impromptu Trip for Two.”

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An exclusive celebration will be held at the W Hollywood Rooftop on July 29th, to announce the online shop launch and to highlight #NationalLipstickDay! Top L.A. Beauty Bloggers and Hollywood Socialites will be in attendance.

Impromptu is a lifestyle brand encouraging the embrace of spontaneous, genuine living, especially those “in-the-moment” decisions that can change one’s life forever in a positive way. Impromptu celebrates the beauty and authenticity in each moment!

The Lola Collection utilizes a thoughtfully developed list of ingredients while also keeping in mind those with rare allergies. Impromptu was inspired by Leyna’s mother Lola after she developed an allergic reaction to lipstick. Lola was devastated that she might not be able to wear lipstick again. The Lola Collection is born out of love and dedicated to all women who find inspiration in the “life unscripted” lifestyle. The launch comes at a time when makeup is more important than ever as an expression of personal style, whether the look is subtle, glamorous or edgy.

The aptly named “Lola Collection” is comprised of five distinct colors thoughtfully developed to compliment all skin tones, with names reflecting the interests of the founder’s mother, the original Lola. The colors are not only vibrant and long lasting; they have their own personality and story behind them:

Cafe Con Leche; this color is as warm and healing as it is soothing and creamy
Ribbon in the Sky; a reminder of your beautiful reality, this color invokes both hope and awareness
I Got You Babe; all the essence of deep love, rich soul and absolute togetherness
The Bronx; for the days and nights you just need some extra fun, edgy flavor for your next adventure
OOH-RAH; nothing says empowerment and strength like the honor and pride of today’s female U.S. Marines.

The Lola Collection in individual colors or as the complete set of 5 is now available online. All orders placed on or before the official launch on July 29^th are eligible to win an “Impromptu Trip for Two.”

To get your perfect color, visit Impromptu.Life.

ABOUT IMPROMPTU
Founder Leyna Topete is a business-savvy Latina with an eye for elegance. She dedicates Impromptu to making a positive difference in the world beyond beauty, by supporting the armed forces.

“My company is not only a fan of everything beauty, but also a major fan of the military. Raised by a single mother who proudly served 29 years in the Marine Corps, I feel compelled to show my deepest and sincerest gratitude for all the women who have served or are currently on active duty,” shares founder Leyna Topete.

Impromptu offers authentic, socially responsible, quality lip products. Every purchase made allows Impromptu to give back to women in the military (events, beauty makeovers, gifts of product). With this approach, Impromptu allows customers to treat themselves to the very best: exceptional lipstick while also supporting an important cause!

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Discovery En Español Tells The Dramatic And Gripping True Story Of The FBI’s Hunt For The Unabomber

July 26, 2017

MIAMI, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the heels of the broadcast success of HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS – TV’s best single-network miniseries in more than three years – Discovery en Español will present an all-new scripted anthology series called MANHUNT: UNABOMBER with a two-hour premiere airing Wednesday, August 2 at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.

MANHUNT: UNABOMBER tells the dramatic and gripping true story of the FBI’s hunt for the Unabomber, the deadliest serial bomber in history. The story focuses on FBI Agent and Criminal Profiler Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald (played by Sam Worthington of “Avatar” and “Hacksaw Ridge”), who pioneered the use of forensic linguistics to identify and ultimately capture the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski (Paul Bettany, “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers” series and “A Beautiful Mind”). This series features both Bettany and Worthington’s first major leading roles on U.S. television.

As a fresh faced Criminal Profiler and the newest member of the Unabom Task Force (UTF), Fitz faced an uphill battle not just against the Unabomber – one of the most sophisticated and brilliant criminals in history – but also against the bureaucracy of the UTF itself as his maverick ideas and new approaches were dismissed by the system.

Manhunt: UNABOMBER is produced by John Goldwyn, serving as consultant to Discovery, Lionsgate, Discovery Channel and Trigger Street Productions. Emmy® Award-winning television producer and director Greg Yaitanes (“Quarry,” “Banshee”) will executive produce, direct and serve as showrunner and Andrew Sodroski, whose “Holland, Michigan” topped Hollywood’s famed Black List for screenplays in 2013, created the series and serves as an Executive Producer. Jim Fitzgerald will serve as Consulting Producer.

The all-star cast also includes Golden Globe® nominee Chris Noth (“The Good Wife,” “Sex In The City”) as character Don Ackerman, the Bay Area Divisional Head of the FBI, who supervises the UNABOM Task Force; Oscar nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes (“Roadies,” “Game of Thrones”) as Tabby, a street agent who partners with Fitz; Golden Globe® and two-time Emmy winner Jane Lynch (“Glee,” “Hollywood Game Night”) in the role of former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno; Mark Duplass (“Togetherness,” “Blue Jay“) as David Kaczynski, Ted’s younger brother; Michael Nouri (“Woman Walks Ahead,” “The Slap”) as Penthouse founder Bob Guccione; three-time Tony Award nominee Brian d’Arcy James (“Hamilton,” “Spotlight,” “13 Reasons Why”) playing ‘Henry Murray,’ a professor of Kaczynski’s at Harvard University; Trieste Kelly Dunn (“Blindspot,” “Banshee”) playing ‘Theresa Oakes,’ a librarian at the Lincoln Public Library; Elizabeth Reaser (“Mad Men” and “Young Adult”) in the role of ‘Ellie,’ Jim Fitzgerald’s wife; Ben Weber (“Sex and the City,” “Secret Life of the American Teenager”) as Andy Genelli, former head of the UNABOM Task Force; Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Godless”) as Stan Cole, a seasoned FBI agent and Ackerman’s “foul-mouthed pit bull”; Lynn Collins (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) as Natalie, a post-doc in linguistics at Stanford; Katja Herbers (“Manhattan,” “The Leftovers”), as Linda, David Kaczinski’s wife; and Brian F. O’Byrne (“Mildred Pierce,” “Aquarius”) as Frank McAlpine, the FBI’s master profiler and Fitzgerald’s professor who leads the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Español

Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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Cal/OSHA and Chevron Reach Settlement of Citations Appeal Following the August 2012 Richmond Refinery Fire

July 26, 2017

OAKLAND, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA and Chevron have reached a settlement agreement for a comprehensive plan that will improve safety at the Chevron Richmond refinery and for surrounding communities. The agreement meets and exceeds California’s landmark regulation to reduce risk at refineries, which was approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board in May and is currently pending approval by the Office of Administrative Law.

“The settlement requires Chevron to exceed current and upcoming requirements and to use new and innovative methods recently developed by engineering experts in the petroleum refining industry to ensure the safe operation of process safety equipment,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “This means safer operations at the refinery, which will help protect refinery workers and those who work and live nearby.”

The agreement resolves Chevron’s appeal of citations issued by Cal/OSHA on January 30, 2013, following an investigation into a fire that occurred at the Richmond refinery on August 6, 2012. Cal/OSHA cited Chevron for 17 workplace safety and health violations, including six serious and nine willful in nature. During the settlement negotiations, Cal/OSHA received input from the United Steelworkers and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

The negotiated settlement requires Chevron to institute the following extraordinary measures to ensure process safety at the Richmond refinery:

Replace all carbon steel piping that transports corrosive liquids with chrome-alloy piping, which has better corrosion resistance, at an estimated cost of $15 million. This exceeds current and upcoming workplace safety requirements for refineries.
Develop and implement criteria and procedures, at an estimated cost of $5 million, to monitor equipment to alert operators when equipment should be replaced. This is a new and innovative practice recently developed by refinery engineering experts.

In addition:

Chevron agrees to:

Provide specialized, hands-on training on incident command situational awareness and hazard recognition for all Chevron Fire Department personnel at the Richmond refinery with rank of lieutenant and above. The training will include at least three hours of instruction and focus on emergency response.
Provide at least eight hours of in-person training on process safety management for operators at the refinery beyond the training that is already provided.
Continue its collaboration with the United Steelworkers in order to meet the training requirements imposed by the new refinery safety regulation pending approval by the OAL.
Donate $200,000, in addition to any monies already donated in 2016, to the Regional Occupational Program in Richmond, a job-readiness course offered by the Contra Costa County Office of Education in partnership with Chevron to help prepare students for jobs in the petrochemical and related industries.
Pay the citation penalties originally proposed by Cal/OSHA in January 2013 ($782,700), plus an additional $227,300.

Cal/OSHA agrees to:

Withdraw nine of the 17 violations cited. The withdrawn citations include four willful-serious category violations, three serious and two general in nature.
Amend five of the remaining eight violations cited, as follows:

Three willful-serious category violations downgraded to two serious and one general,
Two serious category violations downgraded to general category.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers and employees who have questions or need assistance with workplace health and safety programs can call Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch at 800-963-9424. Employees may also file complaints confidentially with a Cal/OSHA district office.

Employees with other work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Oakland Construction Company Over $3.5 Million for Wage Theft Violations

July 26, 2017

OAKLAND, California, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office cited an Oakland contractor more than $3.5 million in wages and penalties for multiple wage theft and labor law violations. Attic Pros is ordered to pay $2,109,480 in wages, liquidated damages and waiting time penalties for 119 workers who were misclassified as independent contractors, and $1,481,600 for civil penalties.

“This is an egregious case of wage theft, with workers misclassified and denied a just day’s pay,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “My office enforces California’s labor laws to stop employers willing to cheat employees of their pay as a means to gain an unfair advantage over their law-abiding competitors.”

The Labor Commissioner’s Office launched its investigation of the company and its owner, Leonid Molchanov, after receiving a Private Attorneys General Act claim. Investigators found that Attic Pros’ employees worked 10-14 hours per day up to six days a week, and were paid a daily rate regardless of the actual number of hours worked—putting their earnings below minimum wage.

Su ordered Attic Pros to pay $191,400 in unpaid minimum wages, $321,330 in unpaid overtime wages, $191,400 in liquidated damages on unpaid minimum wages, $1,405,350 in waiting time penalties, and $1,481,600 in civil penalties for minimum and overtime wage violations, wage statement violations and employee misclassification. The citations were issued for violations that occurred during the 32-month period from July 2014 to March 2017.

When workers are paid less than minimum wage, they are entitled to liquidated damages that equal the amount of underpaid wages plus interest. Waiting time penalties are imposed when the employer fails to provide workers their final paycheck after separation. This penalty is calculated by taking the employee’s daily rate of pay and multiplying it by the number of days the employee was not paid, up to a maximum of 30 days. The civil penalties collected will be transferred to the State’s General Fund as required by law.

Worker misclassification is the practice of knowingly misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor. It deprives employees of minimum wage and overtime protections, as well as workers’ compensation coverage if injured on the job, and creates an unfair playing field for responsible employers who honor their lawful obligations to their employees. The Labor Commissioner’s Office enforces laws prohibiting the willful misclassification of workers.

The Labor Commissioner’s Office, officially known as the Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, and educates the public on labor laws.

Its Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign was launched in 2014 to help inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities. Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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L’Oréal Paris Celebrates The Launch Of New Colour Riche Matte Lipstick On National Lipstick Day With #ReadMyLips

July 26, 2017

L'Oreal Paris celebra el lanzamiento de su nuevo Colour Riche Matte Lipstick en el Dia Nacional del Lapiz Labial con #ReadMyLips

NEW YORK, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To celebrate the launch of the new L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick, the #1 global beauty brand is leveraging National Lipstick Day to showcase that people’s lips can be bold in more ways than one. On July 29, everyone is invited to take part in the brand’s largest National Lipstick Day initiative by showing off a bold hue and sharing bold words on social media. The #ReadMyLips social media campaign brings to life L’Oréal Paris’ iconic tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” and the brand’s longstanding belief that all people have something worthy to say.

L'Oréal Paris Celebrates The Launch Of New Colour Riche Matte Lipstick On National Lipstick Day With #ReadMyLips

“Conversations around National Lipstick Day have traditionally been focused on best-sellers and general lipstick facts,” says Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, SVP of Marketing, L’Oréal Paris USA. “As a brand that has supported the individual beauty and intrinsic worth of all people for over forty years, we wanted to participate in and elevate the conversation by not only celebrating our newest Colour Riche lip launch but even more importantly, people’s powerful words. The Colour Riche Matte Lipstick are ultra-rich, ultra-comfortable and available in a spectrum of 16 gorgeous matte shades, allowing everyone to find a favorite shade and help make their lips bold in more ways than one.”

The brand’s powerhouse roster of celebrity spokeswomen, along with brand experts and social influencers, will come together on National Lipstick Day to show off their favorite lip shade and share empowering messages on social media. Everyone can easily join the campaign by uploading photos or videos of themselves wearing a bold lip color and sharing why their lips are bold in more ways than one – whether helping to advance an important message, championing a cause or sharing an inspirational quote. To participate, posts should tag @lorealmakeup using #ReadMyLips and #lorealparis.

By using the #ReadMyLips and #lorealparis hashtags, posts will be aggregated to create a global platform where people’s voices can be seen, heard and shared. Additionally, L’Oréal Paris will further elevate select posts on their own global social channels and showcase both the bold looks and meaningful sentiments people are expressing, helping to inspire and encourage others.

About L’Oréal Paris:

The L’Oréal Paris division of L’Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering the most luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market. The brand’s signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” was born in the United States in 1971 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women, and for more than 100 years, L’Oréal Paris has been providing women around the world with products in four major beauty categories: hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. With L’Oréal’s invention of hair color in 1909, the brand continues to serve as the leading innovator of hair products across color, care, and styling with brands such as Superior Preference, Féria, Excellence Crème, Advanced Haircare, the Ever Collection, Advanced Hairstyle, and Elnett Satin Hairspray. As the #1 Skin Expert brand worldwide, L’Oréal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are clinically proven to address individual skin concerns through its renowned brands Revitalift, Hydra Genius, Age Perfect, and Sublime Bronze. L’Oréal Paris’ iconic cosmetics collections include Infallible, True Match, Colour Riche, Voluminous, and Visible Lift. For more information about L’Oréal Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content , please visit www.lorealparisusa.com or follow on Instagram (@lorealmakeup, @lorealhair, @lorealskin, @lorealmen), Snapchat (@LOrealMakeup), Twitter (@@LorealParisUSA), Facebook (@LorealParisUSA) and Pinterest (@LorealParisUSA).

About L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick:

Colour Riche Matte is L’Oreal Paris’ first matte lipstick collection. The products are formulated with pure-color pigments to create intense color, while blurring gels and mattifying ingredients creates a soft-focus and matte effect on lips. Formulated with jojoba oil for smooth comfort, lips are left feeling soft, smooth and wrapped in rich on-trend color and finish. The collection is available in a spectrum of 16 gorgeous shades.

Contact:

Jacqueline Glasner, Alison Brod Marketing + Communications, [email protected]

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SOURCE L’Oreal Paris

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