CA AB1136

Requires employers to release employees for up to 5 unpaid working days within a 12-month period to attend immigration-related appointments, proceedings, interviews, or detainment matters

Mandates reinstatement of post-probationary employees terminated due to work authorization issues if they provide proper documentation within 12 months, with an additional 12-month extension available if needed (though rehired as new employee without seniority)

Requires employers to place employees detained or incarcerated due to immigration proceedings on unpaid leave for up to 12 months and reinstate them to their former position upon release with proper work authorization

Prohibits employers from disciplining, discharging, or discriminating against employees based on national origin, immigration status, or solely because they face immigration or deportation proceedings, provided the employee is authorized to work

Exempts employers with 25 or fewer employees; provisions become inoperative July 1, 2029 and are repealed January 1, 2030