### STPS Detects 24 “Goose” Companies in Baja California
In Baja California, authorities have identified 24 “goose” companies during the current administration, according to Alejandro Arregui Ibarra, head of the Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS). These companies attempted to close operations without fulfilling their financial obligations to employees. During the weekly state government press conference, Arregui Ibarra reported that the STPS has ensured the payment of dues to workers laid off from these companies.
The most recent case involves Hanil Electronics, reported on May 28. The company is currently undergoing a summary judicial eviction process and was planning to cease operations, Arregui Ibarra mentioned.
During a press conference, Arregui Ibarra noted that although the total number of workers was not specified, 90 have private legal representation. He further explained that a recent conciliation hearing took place where it was revealed that 20 out of those 90 employees had not received their salaries.
According to Arregui Ibarra, the closure of Hanil Electronics is “imminent” as reported by the workers. The company, previously located in Otay, was supposed to move to the Pacific Industrial Park 2. This week, affected workers are expected to receive non-conciliation certificates from the Conciliation and Arbitration Board, allowing them to file corresponding lawsuits with the Labor Tribunal.
Twenty former employees of Hanil Electronics reported to the Conciliation and Arbitration Board on Tuesday, citing withheld salaries and unfair dismissal without appropriate severance pay.
In March, the STPS head and local congresswoman Michel Sánchez Allende announced a proposal to sanction companies that close operations without prior notice to employees and fail to fulfill legal payment obligations. By late June, the initiative had been modified following feedback from the private sector. The final proposal promises to be discussed soon in the state congress.
However, since the 24th Legislature concluded on July 31 without discussing the proposal, it remains to be seen how the new legislation will evolve. The proposed sanctions include up to six years of imprisonment and fines ranging from 100 to 500 units of the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA) for companies that close operations, relocate, or restrict access without formally dismissing staff.
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