Posted 4/12/2024, 9:10:56 PM
L.A. Providing Resources for Workers Losing Jobs After 99 Cents Store Closures
- L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced the city will provide resources to 99 Cents Only workers losing jobs due to impending store closures
- Resources include virtual presentations and access to WorkSource Centers for questions about unemployment benefits
- Support extends to 99 Cents Only's 30+ L.A. stores; total number of eligible employees is unspecified
- 99 Cents Only is liquidating all 371 stores in 4 states, citing factors like COVID-19, theft, competition, and minimum wage hikes
- L.A. coordinating with L.A. County to make resources available to 99 Cents Only workers regionwide
