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CA SB1102

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

William Monning

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires employers to notify all employees in writing of any federal or state emergency or disaster declaration applicable to their work county within 30 days of hire and prohibits retaliation for raising questions about declaration requirements.

  • Mandates that H-2A farmworkers receive written notice in Spanish (and English if requested) on their first day of work detailing their California labor rights, including wage rates, overtime, housing protections, pesticide exposure safeguards, and workers' compensation.

  • Requires the Labor Commissioner to create and post a template on the agency website by January 2, 2021 that includes a "Summary of Key Legal Rights of H-2A Workers under California Laws" covering wages, rest periods, transportation compensation, safety training, and right to file complaints.

  • Exempts employers from paying transportation compensation between housing and worksites if covered by a collective bargaining agreement meeting specified criteria, including provisions for grievance procedures, adverse effect wage rates, and three-year maintenance of transportation time records.

  • Requires employers to provide night work equipment (reflective garments and headlamps) and conduct safety meetings for work performed between sunset and sunrise, and notify H-2A employees of emergency or disaster declarations within seven days of issuance.

Legislative Description

Employers: Labor Commissioner: required disclosures.

Last Action

In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

9/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/30/2020
Labor and Employment6/29/2020
Appropriations5/18/2020
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement2/27/2020
Rules2/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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