CA SB1223

Requires the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to develop recommendations for an industry-specific harassment and discrimination prevention policy and training standard for construction industry employers.

Defines "in the construction industry" to include work involving construction, alteration, demolition, building, excavation, renovation, remodeling, maintenance, and improvement activities under California Business and Professions Code Chapter 9.

Mandates the Director of Industrial Relations to convene an advisory committee by March 1, 2019, including representatives from construction unions, employers, labor-management groups, women's construction organizations, and relevant state agencies.

Requires the advisory committee to focus on preventing harassment and discrimination based on sex, race, national origin, and other categories protected under Government Code Section 12940.

Requires the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2020, with policy recommendations and legislative implementation recommendations for construction industry harassment and discrimination prevention standards.