S.B. 2094 Summary

• Creates new chapter governing work schedules for employees in retail, hospitality, and food services establishments with 500+ worldwide employees, requiring advance written notice of schedules and good faith estimates at hiring.

• Requires employers to provide written work schedules at least 14 calendar days in advance and allows employees to decline schedule changes requested by employers without advance notice.

• Mandates compensation for schedule changes made without advance notice: one hour pay at regular rate for added hours/shifts, or one-half regular rate per hour for canceled/reduced hours.

• Establishes 10-hour mandatory rest periods between work shifts, requiring overtime pay at 1.5 times regular rate if employees work during rest periods, with exceptions for roadside assistance services.

• Permits voluntary standby lists allowing employees to consent to additional hours without triggering schedule change penalties, and prohibits employer retaliation against employees who decline standby list participation or request schedule accommodations.