Read more about the new laws signed by California’s Govenor on September 30, 2023.
Revisions to Student Work Permits
California Mandates Workplace Violence Prevention Plans for All Employers
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Revisions to Student Work Permits
By Alis M. Moon & Victoria Cendejas on
Posted in California
On September 30, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 800, which will provide revisions to the requirements for the issuance of student work permits along with additional requirements for schools in conjunction with Workplace Readiness Week.
AB 800 requires that starting August 1, 2024, any minor seeking the signature of a verifying authority…
Fast Food Council Redux
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On September 28, 2023 , Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1228, completing the agreement reached between business and labor in early September regarding the FAST Recovery Act.
On September 11, 2023, the coalition of California businesses announced its agreement with labor unions to withdraw their referendum challenging Assembly Bill (AB) 257, which…
Back to FAST Recovery: Business and Labor Reach Agreement
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On September 11, 2023, the coalition of California businesses announced its agreement with labor unions to withdraw their referendum challenging Assembly Bill (AB) 257, which created the FAST Recovery Act, from next year’s ballot.
Last year, Governor Newsom signed AB 257. The Act established a Fast Food Council comprising fast food employees, worker advocates…
California Revives Industrial Wage Commission
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On July 10, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 102 which will amend the Budget Act of 2023. The bill will take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.
While appropriations bills such as AB 102 are generally not of much interest to private employers, AB 102 is noteworthy because it includes a $3,000,000 appropriation…
Post It Up – California’s Employer Posting Requirements
By Ellen E. Cohen & Kishaniah Dhamodaran on
Posted in California
There are several posting requirements in California for employers and it is important to ensure the appropriate posters are displayed in an area frequented by employees where they may be easily read during the workday.
Two of California’s main administrative agencies that regulate workplace requirements, the Department of Industrial Relations and the California Civil Rights…
Amendments to California Agricultural Bargaining Process Per Governor’s Agreement with Unions
By Jonathan A. Siegel & Allen F. Acosta on
Posted in California
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 113 which enacts changes to the collective bargaining process for agricultural workers.
In September 2022 Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2183 which established new ways for farmworkers to vote in a union election under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA), including options for mail-in ballots, and authorization cards submitted…
Summer’s Almost Here — What California Employers Should Know When Hiring Minors
By Erika M. Barbara on
Posted in California
As the temperatures rise, many employers, including those in the retail industry, may be fielding applications from minors looking for summer work. Before hiring applicants under the age of 18, it’s important to understand the requirements that apply to that segment of the workforce.
Minimum Age to Work
For most employers, a minor must be…
Pending California Bill Proposes Changes to Employee Hiring Requirements When a Grocery Store Establishment Experiences a Change in Control
By Jeanette R. Youngblood on
Posted in California
California has had a handful of bills in recent years that discuss the process for hiring employees when there is a change in ownership or control. There is another bill pending pertaining specifically to grocery stores that experience a change in control. Assembly Bill (AB) 647 would amend certain requirements upon a change in control…
CDPH to End COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Mandates for Healthcare Workers
By Michelle K. Meek & Stephanie A. Kierig on
Posted in California
The COVID-19 State of Emergency for California ended on February 28, 2023. In its wake, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced impending updates to its remaining COVID-19 mandates, including those applicable to healthcare workers.
On March 3, 2023, the CDPH announced it would end vaccination requirements for healthcare workers, including those in…