AB 2346 Summary

• Establishes employer requirements to prevent heat illness among agricultural employees, including compliance with existing heat illness prevention regulations requiring water, shade, and training
• Allows agricultural employees to sue repeat offenders (employers or farm operators with violations on 2+ days within 3 years) for injunctive relief, damages, and civil penalties ranging from $500 to $200,000 per day depending on temperature, with $50,000 minimum if heat illness occurs
• Requires employers to certify annually by January 31 that they have adopted written heat illness prevention procedures and acquired necessary materials and equipment
• Prohibits employer retaliation against employees who report heat illness violations or participate in enforcement actions
• Requires the Director of Industrial Relations to provide annual reports to the Legislature on enforcement activities, complaints, and penalties related to heat illness prevention violations