CA SB93

Requires employers in hotels, private clubs, event centers, airport hospitality operations, airport service providers, and building service businesses to offer laid-off COVID-19 pandemic-related employees available job positions within five business days, with preference given by length of service.

Defines "laid-off employee" as anyone employed for 6+ months before January 1, 2020, whose separation was due to COVID-19 related reasons including public health directives, government shutdowns, lack of business, or reduction in force.

Mandates employers maintain records for 3 years including employee contact information, job classification, hire date, and all communications regarding job offers to laid-off employees.

Prohibits employers from refusing employment, terminating, reducing compensation, or taking adverse action against laid-off employees for asserting rights under this section, with enforcement through the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

Appropriates $6,000,000 from the Labor and Workforce Development Fund to the Labor Commissioner for staffing to enforce these provisions, with all requirements expiring December 31, 2024.