CA SB627

Requires chain employers (businesses with 100+ establishments nationally under common ownership) to provide covered workers and their representatives at least 60 days' written notice before closing a covered establishment, in English and the workers' primary language.

Mandates chain employers offer covered workers (employed 6+ months) the opportunity to transfer to any chain location within 25 miles for one year after closure, with positions offered based on length of service.

Requires chain employers to maintain preferential transfer lists, make written transfer offers within 5 business days of positions becoming available, and give workers at least 5 business days to accept or decline offers.

Prohibits chain employers from taking adverse action against workers asserting their rights under this law and requires retention of closure and employment records for 3 years.

Establishes Division of Labor Standards Enforcement as the exclusive enforcement authority with civil penalties of $100 per affected worker plus $500 per day in liquidated damages, front or back pay, and benefits compensation; excludes criminal penalties.