CA AB1651

Academic employees at community colleges must be notified in writing of the general nature of allegations against them at least 2 business days before being placed on involuntary paid administrative leave.

Employers may immediately place an employee on involuntary paid administrative leave without advance notice only in cases of serious physical danger or other necessity, but must provide notice of allegations within 5 business days.

Employers should complete investigations and either initiate disciplinary proceedings or reinstate the employee within 90 days of placing them on involuntary paid administrative leave.

"Paid administrative leave" is defined as temporary leave from job assignment with pay and benefits remaining intact.

The law does not supersede rights granted to labor organizations or employees under the Educational Employment Relations Act.