Substitute Bill No. 411 Summary

• Adds definition of "temporary employee" to state labor law as individuals hired for limited terms, including casual, seasonal, periodic, extra help, relief, and per diem employees.

• Requires inclusion of temporary employees in existing bargaining units upon request of the exclusive representative if they perform the same or similar work as permanent employees in that unit.

• Mandates employers negotiate with bargaining units regarding wages, hours, and employment terms for temporary employees, including seniority credit upon conversion to permanent status and preferential hiring for permanent positions.

• Requires employers to provide temporary employees with wage rates, benefits eligibility, anticipated employment length, and procedures for applying to permanent positions, and to share this information with their union representative.

• Requires employers to provide union representatives with new hire data in editable digital format within 10 days of hiring, including anticipated end dates for temporary employees.