CA AB3196

Permits individual nonexempt employees to work employer-approved flexible work schedules without overtime pay obligations if the employee requests the schedule.

Prohibits employers from inducing flexible work schedule requests by promising benefits or threatening penalties, and allows either party to discontinue the arrangement with written notice.

Exempts employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and public employees from the flexible work schedule provisions.

Requires state agency heads to review regulations by April 1, 2021, to identify which impose the greatest costs and barriers to small businesses.

Authorizes state agencies to temporarily suspend identified regulations to the extent consistent with statute until small businesses recover from COVID-19 economic impacts, with notification to the Office of Administrative Law and public posting required.