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Colgate® Optic White® Sponsors Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Sessions in Los Angeles

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Colgate® Optic White® Sponsors Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Sessions in Los Angeles

New Partnership with The Latin Recording Academy® Reinforces Commitment to Embracing Latino Heritage Through Music


NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colgate® Optic White® announces its inaugural partnership with The Latin Recording Academy® to present the Los Angeles edition of the highly-acclaimed Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Sessions taking place in September and featuring exclusive performances by Latin GRAMMY-winners.

“As a smile’s best accessory, Colgate has been instrumental in the sponsorship of many red carpet events,” said Carla Kelly, General Manager, Colgate-Palmolive Multicultural Marketing. “We know music is a strong passion point for Latinos because it’s a way to celebrate Latin culture and we’re excited to continue to establish better relationships with this important event in the Latin community.”

The Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions are nationally recognized as the only Latin music concert series that gives guests an up-close and personal experience with today’s most talented Latin musicians. The invitation-only event will feature beauty and fashion bloggers along with Colgate Optic White Chicas Blogueras, Kika Rocha and Daniela Ramirez, who will give @SonrisaColgate fans an inside look at this unique event through social media content. For more exclusive content and an unprecedented opportunity to win VIP passes for the show, fans are invited to follow Kika and Daniela on their social channels, @kikarochamoda and @nanysklozet, respectively.

For the past two years, Colgate Optic White has hosted beauty bars at myriad red carpet affairs, reminding fans that a smile is the best accessory and encouraging them to showcase their beautiful smiles through the brand’s social channels. Through its partnership with former Latin GRAMMY nominee Leslie Grace, the brand is excited to invite fans to be part of this new experience.

To get live updates from the Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions and see all of the #SonrisaBrillante looks and brilliant smiles, follow @SonrisaColgate on Twitter.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world, under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate-Palmolive’s global business, visit the Company’s website at www.Colgate.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®, Colgate’s global oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation™. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow us at: Twitter, Facebook , Instagram, Vine, Periscope, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+ and Tumblr.


Martin O’Malley to Address Hispanic Audience at CHCI Presidential Candidates Forum

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Martin O’Malley to Address Hispanic Audience at CHCI Presidential Candidates Forum


WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley is the first candidate to confirm his participation in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) Presidential Candidates Forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

Martin O'Malley to Address Hispanic Audience at CHCI Presidential Candidates Forum on October 7 in Washington, DC.

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150824/260513

The Presidential Candidates Forum, which takes place during CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Public Policy Conference, provides a timely opportunity for presidential candidates to discuss their vision for the future of the country and address issues that directly impact the Latino community.

“We are excited that Governor O’Malley is the first to confirm his attendance and join us to discuss the issues that are most important to Latinos as the community carefully weighs who they will support in the upcoming presidential elections,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President and CEO. “We look forward to learning about his ideas, his vision and his qualifications to lead our country.”

What: 
CHCI Presidential Candidates Forum

Who: 
Martin O’Malley, Former Governor of Maryland and Democratic presidential candidate to address Hispanic audience at 2015 CHCI Public Policy Conference

Where:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001

When:
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
3:00 pm

CHCI’s 2015 CHCI Annual Public Policy Conference will be held October 6-7 in Washington, D.C.  The full agenda is available online at http://hhm.chci.org/2015-agenda/.

About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,700 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships,  congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program. CHCI NextOpp is its latest resource allowing young Latinos to save, search and share life-changing opportunities for Latinos across the United States.

The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

 


(Español) Obtén un Discurso Perfecto en el trabajo y en la vida personal

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Cricket Wireless Adds New Caribbean, Central and South American Countries to International Offerings PLUS Canada Roaming

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ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Cricket Wireless expands international service even further by offering calling to nine new countries from the U.S. and unlimited talk and text to and from the U.S. to Canada.

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140604/94414

New International Add-Ons

Customers can now reach out to family and friends in Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Jamaica, Haiti, or Nicaragua by adding the country of their choice to Cricket's Smart ($50) and Pro ($60) monthly plans. For an additional $10 – $15 per month, the add-ons give consumers a range of mobile-to-mobile and landline calling minutes (depending on the country) plus unlimited text, picture, and video messaging (MMS)*.

Canada International Offer

Customers can also stay connected in – and between — the U.S. and Canada with unlimited talk and text ** for one low monthly rate plan charge, all in, taxes and fees included. This enhanced "roundtrip" feature will be automatically included in Cricket's Smart ($50) and Pro ($60) monthly plans with no additional charge or enrollment. Primary usage must still be in the US.

Along with the new Canada roaming feature, Cricket's Smart and Pro plans will continue to offer Mexico roaming at no additional charge. And, customers can enjoy unlimited text, picture and video messaging from the U.S. to Mexico or Canada as part of their Smart and Pro plans, all on Cricket's nationwide 4G LTE network.

These newly added countries combined with Cricket's other recent international offerings, such as Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Singapore and
Nigeria, give customers even more value – making Cricket the smart choice for savvy consumers.

If you want to call…

Country

Dominican Republic

Colombia

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Honduras

Guatemala

Jamaica

Haiti

Nicaragua

You pay…

Add-on Cost

$10

$10

$10

$15

$15

$15

$15

$15

$15

Eligibility

Smart Plan: $50/mo or
$45/mo (after $5 Auto Pay credit) w/ 5GB of high-speed data access**

 

Pro Plan: $60/mo or $55/mo (after $5 Auto Pay credit) w/ 10GB of high-speed data access**

You get…

Minutes

Landline and/or Mobile

100

150

100

60

60

70

40

40

40

Messaging

Text, Picture and/or

Video

Unlimited with add-on purchase

"Consumers expect more from their no annual contract wireless experience and that includes more international calling options," said Janna Ducich, chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless. "We've listened carefully to our customers and continue to deliver access to the countries they want to call most. Whether vacationing or conducting business in Canada, Cricket gives consumers the freedom to choose what works best for their budget and needs."

To check out Cricket offerings or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com, and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at twitter.com/cricketnation. For news, information about events and other press materials about Cricket, visit the new Cricket Wireless Newsroom.

About the new Cricket Wireless

Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 300 million people; easy and affordable unlimited plans that are all in with taxes and fees included – no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

*Voice minutes included in add-on features do not carry over to the next month. Unused minutes expire at the end of the current monthly plan cycle.

**Texting from Canada and Mexico includes SMS only. Calls/texts made,
received or used while in Mexico and Canada cannot exceed 50% of total no. of texts of voice minutes in a month for any consecutive 3 month or service may be terminated. Roaming service is not guaranteed, limited coverage outside the US. . Add'l terms & restr. apply.

Honda Announces HPD-Powered Factory Off-Road Racing Initiative, First Race in SCORE Baja 1000

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Honda Announces HPD-Powered Factory Off-Road Racing Initiative; First Race in SCORE Baja 1000





Honda Announces HPD-Powered Factory Off-Road Racing Initiative, First Race in SCORE Baja 1000

– Honda unlimited off-road race vehicle, powered by Honda Performance Development

– Factory off-road race initiative kicks off with Baja 1000 in November; continues into 2016


SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda will make its 4-wheel off-road factory racing return this November in the SCORE Baja 1000 desert race, with an unlimited off-road race vehicle powered by Honda Performance Development, the racing arm of American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The manufacturer teased images of its race vehicle today, featuring a twin-turbocharged Honda HR35TT V6 engine, Albins ST6 sequential transmission, Fox racing shocks, and rugged General Grabber tires. More information will be available in the days leading up to the Baja 1000 event in November.

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This return to the SCORE Baja 1000 marks Honda’s first 4-wheel desert race since the HPD Desert Pilot competed in Class 6 in 2012. For more information about HPD and the company’s racing product lines, please visit http://hpd.honda.com.

 


Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center Launches New Efforts to Advance Commitment to Youth and Education

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Eagle Rock School is a year-round, residential and full-scholarship high school located in Estes Park, Colorado, for students nationwide who have not experienced success in traditional academic settings. The companion Professional Development Center works with high school educators and administrators around the country to help them create engaging educational experiences in their own schools.





Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center Launches New Efforts to Advance Commitment to Youth and Education

New website and video series give unique insights into extraordinary school, 22 years after its founding


ESTES PARK, Colo., Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center has launched a new website (eaglerockschool.org) and video series highlighting its commitment to meaningfully re-engaging youth in their own education. Established in 1991 as part of Honda’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, Eagle Rock is a year-round, residential and full-scholarship high school located on a 640-acre mountainside campus Estes Park, Colorado, for students who have not experienced success in traditional academic settings. The companion Eagle Rock Professional Development Center works with high school educators and administrators around the country to help them create engaging educational experiences in their own schools.

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150820/260095
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In 1989, Honda sought to find opportunities to further its long-term commitment to youth and education. Through careful research, a vision was formed for a school that would support the lives of young people by promoting community, integrity and citizenship. With the creation of the American Honda Education Corporation in February 1991, Eagle Rock School was born. The first group of students arrived in September, 1993.

Engaging Youth on Campus

With a current enrollment of 72 students, Eagle Rock School serves adolescents who are not thriving in their current situations, for whom few positive options exist, but who are interested in taking control of their lives and learning. Coursework at Eagle Rock is experiential, project-based, and involves substantial amounts of group work and interaction. Students demonstrate proficiency through various projects, performances, papers and presentations. On average, Eagle Rock School has 10 students and two instructors per class.

“Through the strength of our on-campus community, we’re able to connect with each of our students in unique and meaningful ways — and help students re-engage in their own education,” said Jeff Liddle, head of school, Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center. “Our sole purpose for existing — re-engaging youth in their own education — drives us toward a new vision for schooling where all students are productively engaged in their own education while simultaneously making a positive difference in the world.”

Eagle Rock School also is intended for youth, aged 15 to 17, with limited financial means. To be accepted, an applicant must demonstrate a willingness to actively pursue intellectual and personal growth, and attain personal achievement outside the classroom in a range of pursuits, including community, academic and residential life activities. Prospective students are invited to visit the Admissions section of the Eagle Rock website to learn more.

PDC Making High School Impactful Nationally

The Eagle Rock Professional Development Center (PDC) works with educators from around the country to make their high schools centers of engagement and learning. Through various activities, the PDC works with schools, districts and youth service organizations across the U.S. to implement school reform initiatives and create healthy, highly-functioning educational environments. These PDC activities include a teaching fellowship program, hosting visiting educators on the Eagle Rock campus, providing teacher licensure services, graduate practicum opportunities, as well as research opportunities. Visit the Services section of the Eagle Rock website to learn how to work with the PDC.

“We want to be a resource to every high school and every educator trying to figure out how to connect with students and encourage them to want to make a difference in the world,” said Michael Soguero, director, professional development, Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center. “We do not explicitly export practices from Eagle Rock School or any school, because every school has unique assets and unique challenges. But we do work collaboratively to build solutions around progressive education concepts that deal with how students actually learn.”

About Honda

Through its business activities and interaction with the communities where the company does business, Honda seeks to be a company that society wants to exist. This includes creating products and technologies that improve the lives of people while minimizing the environmental impact of its products and business operations to ensure a sustainable future. Honda also is committed to socially responsible business practices and to the promotion of workforce diversity. From its involvement in STEM education and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), to its long term support of pediatric brain tumor research and the volunteer efforts by Honda associates, Honda believes in supporting the communities where our associates live and work. Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center is a wholly funded initiative of the American Honda Education Corporation. Find out more at csr.honda.com.


(Español) The Weeknd anuncia la gira ‘The Madness Fall Tour’

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The Weeknd Announces ‘The Madness Fall Tour’

– North American Arena Tour Spanning 22 Cities Across The U.S. and Canada Kicks Off Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Toronto, ON –

–
Tickets On Sale on August 28 at LiveNation.com
–


LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Grammy Award®-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist The Weeknd today announced The Madness Fall Tour. Set to kick off on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, the Live Nation-produced tour will support the genre-spanning artist’s upcoming album, Beauty Behind The Madness, due out Friday, Aug. 28 on XO/Republic Records. The North American arena tour spans 22 cities across the U.S. and Canada including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Montreal, Atlanta, Miami and more. Tickets go on sale the same day as his album’s release on Friday, Aug. 28 at www.livenation.com. A Citi® cardmember pre-sale begins Monday, Aug. 24 at 10:00 a.m. through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150820/260041

The Weeknd’s path to Beauty Behind The Madness has defied all conventions. He avoided revealing his face until over a year after he released his very first song online. The story itself is now legendary. In 2011, he released an untouchable series of three critically revered free mixtapes — House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence — and the internet exploded with praise and a whole lot of theories about him as he personally remained silent. Soon though, his reach and appeal exponentially expanded. He teamed up with Ariana Grande for the platinum-selling hit “Love Me Harder.” He then had the mainstream completely in his grip with the release of “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” in early 2015. The first release from the chart-dominating, platinum Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture soundtrack became a triple-platinum smash that enjoyed 27 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Can’t Feel My Face” formally ushered in Beauty Behind The Madness. The song quickly shot to #1 on iTunes worldwide and within weeks, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Weeknd has also become a touring force. The 2014 King Of The Fall Tour sold out all dates and since then, The Weeknd’s festival appearances, including Coachella, Lollapalooza and HARD Summer, have drawn massive crowds.

THE WEEKND – THE MADNESS FALL TOUR

*All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.

Tue, Nov. 03, 2015

Toronto, ON

Air Canada Centre

Fri, Nov. 06, 2015

Chicago, IL

United Center

Sat, Nov. 07, 2015

Detroit, MI

Palace of Auburn Hills

Wed, Nov. 11, 2015

Newark, NJ

Prudential Center

Thu, Nov. 12, 2015

Boston, MA

DCU Center

Sat, Nov. 14, 2015

Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun

Sun, Nov. 15, 2015

Washington, DC

Verizon Center

Mon, Nov. 16, 2015

New York, NY

Madison Square Garden

Wed, Nov. 18, 2015

Brooklyn, NY

Barclays Center

Tue, Nov. 24, 2015

Montreal, QC

Bell Centre

Fri, Nov. 27, 2015

Winnipeg, MB

MTS Centre

Sun, Nov. 29, 2015

Calgary, AB

Scotiabank Saddledome

Mon, Nov. 30, 2015

Edmonton, AB

Rexall Place

Wed, Dec. 02, 2015

Vancouver, BC

Rogers Arena

Sat, Dec. 05, 2015

Oakland, CA

Oracle Arena

Tue, Dec. 08, 2015

Los Angeles, CA

The Forum

Sun, Dec. 13, 2015

Houston, TX

Toyota Center

Tue, Dec. 15, 2015

Atlanta, GA

Philips Arena

Thu, Dec. 17, 2015

Tampa, FL

Amalie Arena

Sat, Dec. 19, 2015

Miami, FL

AmericanAirlines Arena

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.


Edward James Olmos Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs at its 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo to Speak on Diversity in our Society

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IRVING, Texas, Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Edward James Olmos, the multi-talented actor, producer, director, and community activist, will be a Keynote speaker during the Friday Breakfast at the 2015 National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA) Conference & Career Expo taking place October 8th – 11th at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. His much-anticipated ‘We’re All in the Same Gang’ address will take place on Friday, October 9th at 8:30am.  The annual NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo is the largest Hispanic-focused Career Expo in the country.

“We are thrilled to have Edward James Olmos as a speaker at the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo,” said NSHMBA Interim CEO Thomas Savino.  “Not only is he an iconic actor, but also a very successful Hispanic philanthropist. His speech will be enormously well received and very captivating.”

Known as the “Olivier of the Latino world,” Edward James Olmos is an individual flowing with talent and creativity. In April 1999, Olmos launched a nationwide multimedia project called Americanos: Latino Life in the United States, a celebration of Latino culture through photography, film, music, and the printed word. The project was co-sponsored by Time Warner Inc., and designed to inspire Latino pride, and to build bridges among Latinos and others.

Olmos also makes time to participate in many humanitarian efforts. He is the executive director of the Lives In Hazard Educational Project, a national gang prevention program funded by the US Department of Justice. He speaks at an average of 150 institutions each year.

“Edward James Olmos is a perfect fit for the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo,” said Debbie Cortez, NSHMBA Chicago Chapter President. “His personal journey to success as a Hispanic American will resonate with our attendees.”

More information about the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo in Chicago – including how to register for this event – can be found at www.nshmbaconference.org. 

For more information on sponsoring or exhibiting contact Corporate Relations at [email protected].

About the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo
The NSHMBA Conference and Career Expo is a 3-day event that brings thousands of recruiters and hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies together for the purpose of building and fortifying connections within the Hispanic community through a variety of recruiting opportunities. This year we are excited to be sponsored by Nationwide, the Lincoln Motor Company, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and GMAC. MBA students, graduates and professionals will be able to explore top-choice job opportunities and can even get hired on the spot. Attendees will also be able to benefit from professional development, on-site career management services, and many networking events. For more information on the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo, visit www.nshmbaconference.org.

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA): formed in 1988, as a non-profit organization aiming to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social, and earning potential. NSHMBA serves the Hispanic community and its constituents through a national network of 40 chapters and hundreds of community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico covering 100 percent of the Hispanic community. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and providing its members with world-class professional development and career management programs. For more information on NSHMBA, visit www.nshmba.org.

Connect with NSHMBA National on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

 


Labor Commissioner Cites Janitorial Company Nearly $460,000 for Wage Theft

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Labor Commissioner Cites Janitorial Company Nearly $460,000 for Wage Theft


SACRAMENTO, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su has issued citations of $459,573 to a janitorial employer after an investigation uncovered wage theft violations affecting 12 workers, many of them recent immigrants from El Salvador. Norcal Floor Services, Inc., based in North Highlands, paid the janitors an average of $7.53 per hour.

The investigation and a two-year pay audit from June 2012 to June 2014 revealed that managers threatened to fire workers who complained about working up to seven days in a row every week, for up to 9 hours a day, without breaks of any kind.  

“When scofflaw employers exploit their workers by circumventing wage and labor laws, it puts honest businesses at a disadvantage,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR.) The Labor Commissioner’s Office, officially known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), is a division of DIR.

A few of the janitors contacted the Maintenance Cooperation Trust Fund (MCTF), a janitorial watchdog organization, about the workplace abuses. MCTF helped them file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner’s Office.

“Janitors’ work is often hidden from public view, which can lead to abuse by unscrupulous employers. I applaud MCTF for assisting these workers in exercising their labor rights,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “MCTF’s partnership with my office has helped us tremendously in our effort to level the playing field for honest janitorial businesses and protect the wage floor in California.”

The sanctions against Norcal Floor Services include $456,073 in assessments for unpaid minimum wages and overtime, liquidated damages, and rest and meal period premiums. Additionally, the Labor Commissioner assessed $3,500 in penalties for violating overtime, minimum wage, rest and meal period requirements, and for failing to provide itemized wage statements. The janitors’ payments range from $560 to $81,915, based on the amount of time worked during the audit period.

Norcal Floor Services was subcontracted to provide janitorial services at nine Food 4 Less and six Rancho San Miguel markets located in Ceres, Greenfield, Lodi, Los Banos, Merced, Madera, Manteca, Modesto, Sacramento, Salinas and Stockton. The Food 4 Less and Rancho San Miguel market chains are owned by PAQ Inc., which entered into a contract with Reflectech, Inc. for general janitorial services. Reflectech then hired subcontractor Norcal Floor Services, Inc.

Among its wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner’s Office inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses and educates the public on labor laws. The Labor Commissioner’s Office, officially known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) is a division of DIR.

The Wage Theft is a Crime public awareness campaign, launched last year by DIR and its Labor Commissioner’s Office, has helped inform workers of their rights. The campaign includes multilingual print and outdoor advertising as well as radio commercials on ethnic stations in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong and Tagalog.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 also offers recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.

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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99 Ways To #FindYourPark And Celebrate The @NatlParkService’s 99th Birthday

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99 Ways To #FindYourPark And Celebrate The @NatlParkService’s 99th Birthday


WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On August 25, the National Park Service turns 99 years old.

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140324/DC89075LOGO

And everyone is getting a present: free admission!

But the excitement doesn’t stop there.

In celebration of being one year away from the big 100, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation created 99 Ways to Find Your Park.

This list helps people everywhere discover all that a park can be and the variety of experiences that can be had in a park, highlighting the essence of the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement launched earlier this year.

Showing off the breadth and depth of the National Park System, the list of 99 ideas for enjoying your national parks includes a wide range of activities, including:

  • Be an urban hiker
  • Walk through a doorway of a historic house
  • Find inspiration in the story of a Civil Rights leader
  • Relax on the banks of a scenic river
  • Stand on a mountaintop
  • Explore a cave
  • Celebrate Native American heritage
  • Learn about endangered species
  • Follow the footsteps of a woman who made history
  • Immerse yourself in a living history program
  • Join a trail clean-up
  • See the starry, starry night
  • Take a sunrise selfie

Take a look at the 99 ideas and be a part of the birthday fun! Check off what you’ve already done, share your experiences with friends and family using #FindYourPark and #EncuentraTuParque on social media, and try something new!

And, for some inspiration on how you can mark a few of the items off the list, you can watch this entertaining video from our friends at Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Alaska.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org

MEDIA CONTACT: Alanna Sobel
202-796-2538
[email protected]


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