Irvine's city council has taken a step towards protecting workers at smaller grocery stores. A proposed law aims to safeguard employees during changes in store ownership. Council members recently voted to move forward with drafting the ordinance, with some opposition from councilmembers.

The specifics of the law are still being developed, but it is known that it would apply to certain stores with a large number of employees nationwide. Further details about the proposed ordinance can be found through the city of Irvine, including the requirements for new management and the consequences of non-compliance.