In 2022 the California Legislature passed nearly 1,200 bills and nearly 1,000 became law signed by Governor Gavin. Here’s a sampling of some you may find of interest.
Minimum Wage: The new statewide California minimum wage bumps to $15.50 per hour for all employers, a modest bump from the previous minimum.
“Pink Tax”: Under AB 1247, California businesses are no longer allowed to charge a higher price on products marketed for women. The bill prohibits two “substantially similar” products from the same company from being “priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whom the goods are marketed and intended.” It’s about time.
Bereavement Leave: Under AB 1949, California employers with five or more workers must allow employees up to five days of unpaid, job-protected leave upon the death of a close family member, including a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic partner or parent-in-law. The employee must be employed for at least 30 days before the commencement of leave. No federal laws require bereavement leave.
Fast Food Unionizing: Fast food businesses have fought off efforts to unionize. AB 257 would set a bold precedent with a 10-member Fast Food Council to regulate wages, hours and working conditions applying to chains with at least 100 outlets nationwide. The Council would include worker delegates, industry representatives and state officials. However, fast food businesses and California Chamber have collected a million...
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