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CA AB2946

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ash Kalra

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for filing a discrimination complaint with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement from 6 months to 3 years after the alleged violation occurs.

  • Authorizes courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to employees who successfully sue for violations of whistleblower protections under Labor Code Section 1102.5.

  • Applies the attorney's fees provision to cases involving employee disclosures to government agencies or testimony before public bodies regarding violations of state or federal law.

  • Maintains existing protections that prevent employers from retaliating against employees for reporting violations or refusing to participate in illegal activities.

Legislative Description

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement: complaint.

Last Action

Read third time. Refused passage. (Ayes 19. Noes 30. Page 5662.).

5/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/24/2018
Judiciary4/12/2018
Labor and Employment3/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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