Insomnia Cookies workers in Irvine have organized to demand better pay, a safer workplace, and standards that meet California state law. Our specific demands are as follows:

• Raises for all current and future employees
  • A new starting wage for employees as follows
    • Bakers $19.50/hr
    • Shift leads $20/hr
    • Delivery Drivers $19/hr
• Proper and Timely Sexual Harassment Training and Response:

  • We demand comprehensive sexual harassment training and a responsive system to promptly address any reported incidents.

• Minimum Three Employees Scheduled per Shift:

  • Ensure a minimum of three employees scheduled per shift to guarantee adequate staffing levels and maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

• Two Weeks' Notice for Cuts in Hours:

  • Provide employees with a two-week notice for any reductions in their scheduled work hours, enabling them to plan and adjust accordingly.

• Holiday Pay at Time and a Half for Designated Holidays:

  • • Offer holiday pay at time and a half for holidays when the store is open, such as Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Easter, 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.

• Accountability Regarding Late Wages:

  • Enforce accountability for late wage payments, including a CA $100 civil penalty for each occurrence to deter delays in wage disbursements.

• Accountability Regarding Meal and Break Violations:

  • Ensure accountability for meal and break violations by compensating employees with an hour of pay for each workday where rest periods are not provided.

• Efficient Clock-In Procedures:

  • Implement efficient ways for employees to clock in to streamline the time-tracking process.

• Immediate Access to Paystubs:

  • Grant employees immediate access to their paystubs to enhance transparency and financial management.

• Improved Communication Between Management and Staff:
  • Establish better channels of communication between management and staff to facilitate an environment of transparency, collaboration, and understanding.
• More Formal Time Off Request Form:
  • Implement a formal and accessible time off request form to streamline the process and ensure fairness in granting time off.
• Designate a Specific Person for Scheduling:
  • Appoint a designated individual responsible for scheduling to enhance efficiency and address scheduling concerns more effectively.
• Regular Updates on Inventory:
  • Provide regular updates to staff regarding the store's inventory to improve operational planning and customer service.