August 31, 2022 marked the deadline for the state Legislature to pass any new bills for this legislature year. There are many employment-related bills that are now awaiting the Governor’s approval, and he has until September 30 to approve or veto the bills. This Friday’s Five highlights five key bills that California employers need to monitor:
1. AB 257 – Fast Recovery Act fast food council (update: Governor Newsom signed AB 257 into law on 9/5/22 – read our update here)
AB 257, termed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act or FAST Recovery Act, proposes to establish a Fast Food Sector Council to regulate California’s fast food restaurants. The council would be composed of 10 members who are not elected, but are appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly, and the State Rules Committee. The council would have the power to set standards for minimum wages, working hours, “and other working conditions related to the health, safety, and welfare of” fast food establishments. Our prior analysis of the Fast Recovery Act is here.
2. AB 152 – Supplemental paid sick leave extended until December 31, 2022
AB 152 proposes to amend Labor Code section 248.6 to extend the requirement for employers to provide supplemental paid sick leave until December 31, 2022. Currently, California’s supplemental paid sick leave is set to expire on September 30, 2022, as we explained here.
If passed, AB 152 would extend the supplemental paid sick leave requirement until the end...
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