Staples Center arena workers to be paid during coronavirus cancellations

The busiest hub in Los Angeles pro sports won’t host any games for at least the next month. But its employees can expect a paycheck.
The Lakers, Clippers, Kings and AEG are finalizing details of a plan that would compensate the hundreds of part-time and contract workers who staff Staples Center’s biggest events. It’s a measure that could help allay concerns that the most vulnerable workers will keep a steady income during NBA, NHL and event shutdowns due to the coronavirus outb