Effective January 1, 2026, California Assembly Bill (AB) 653, dubbed the California Abuse Mandated Entertainment Reporter Act (“CAMERA”), expanded the list of “mandated reporters” under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA”) codified under California’s Penal Code to include any individual employed as a talent agent, talent manager, or talent coach who provide
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Summer Jobs – California Basics on Hiring Minors
By Joseph A. Lara on
Posted in Hiring and Background Checks
As the weather warms up and we move toward summer many employers may be considering hiring minors for seasonal work. There are, however, some complexities when it comes to hiring and employing minors in the Golden State. Here are some of the basics:
Work Permits
Before employing a minor, employers must ensure the minor has…
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…
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…
New Law Mandates Training for Human Resources Employees and Others Pertaining to Child Abuse and Neglect
By Dorothy L. Black on
Posted in Workplace Training
On September 29, 2020, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 1963 which amends Section 11165.7 of the Penal Code, relating to mandated reporters of child abuse.
The existing law, the Child Abuse, and Neglect Reporting Act, requires a mandated reporter, as defined, to report whenever they, in their professional capacity or within the scope of their…
Governor Signs Legislation Regarding Sexual Harassment Training Requirements for Minors in the Entertainment Industry
By Leila Nourani & JeeHyun Yoon on
Posted in Harassment
On September 25, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3175, which amends Labor Code section 1700.52 regarding sexual harassment prevention training requirements of age-eligible minors prior to the issuance of entertainment work permits. Previously, Section 1700.52 required a minor and the parent or legal guardian to complete the sexual harassment prevention training in…