CA SB1173

Authorizes exclusive labor representatives to file unfair labor practice charges with the Public Employment Relations Board for violations of employee information disclosure requirements, effective July 1, 2021.

Requires public employers to provide labor representatives with newly hired employees' names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, job titles, and departments within 30 days of hire and for all bargaining unit members every 120 days.

Allows public employers a 10-day opportunity to cure violations involving inaccurate or incomplete employee lists, but not failures to submit lists within required timeframes, with a maximum of three cure opportunities per 12-month period.

Establishes civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 for violations, determined by the board based on employer budget, violation severity, and prior violation history, with penalties deposited into the General Fund.

Requires the Public Employment Relations Board to award attorney's fees and costs to prevailing parties, including fees for separate enforcement actions filed in superior court.