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AB 1381: Call Centers

February 21, 2023 6:36 amFebruary 21, 2023 6:49 am

On February 17, 2023, Assembly Bill 1381 by Assemblywoman Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) was introduced to provide certain employment protections for workers in call centers. AB 1381 would add Labor Code Section 1412.1. AB 1381 would require each state agency...

COVID Reparations – Sure, Why Not?

February 21, 2023 2:45 amFebruary 21, 2023 2:46 am

During the past few weeks, much has been said about the concept of the payment of reparations for Black Americans who have suffered due to the legacy of slavery. But what about those who suffered during the pandemic due to...

Comparing 2023 Bill Introductions in the California Legislature to Past Years

February 20, 2023 8:49 pmFebruary 20, 2023 8:55 pm

We know that the 2,632 bills that were introduced in the California Legislature by the February 17 deadline was the highest amount in more than a decade. What about bill introductions in the two houses – State Senate and State...

AB 1502: Health Care Discrimination

February 20, 2023 2:17 pmFebruary 20, 2023 2:19 pm

On February 17, 2023, Assembly Bill 1502 by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) was introduced to address discrimination in health care matters. AB 1502 would add Section 1367.044 to the Health and Safety Code and Section 10140.3 to the Insurance Code. Section...

SB 794: CEQA Litigation Disclosure

February 20, 2023 1:24 pmFebruary 20, 2023 1:37 pm

On February 17, 2023, Senate Bill 794 by Sen. Roger Niello (R-Sacramento) was introduced regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) litigation. SB 794 would add Public Resources Code Sections 21168.8 and 21175. Section 1 of the bill would add Public...

SB 725: Grocery Workers

February 20, 2023 10:50 amFebruary 20, 2023 10:53 am

On February 16, 2023, Senate Bill 725 by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), was introduced to address grocery worker relocations, terminations, and mass layoffs. SB 725 would add Labor Code Section 1401.1. SB 725 would prohibit a grocery establishment, when a merger...

Assemblywoman Mia Bonta Wags Her Finger in Reporter’s Face When Questioned About Conflict of Interest

February 20, 2023 9:01 amFebruary 20, 2023 2:08 pm

In the absence of any political opposition in California, with Democrats fully enjoying their supermajority in the California Legislature, it’s satisfying to see a State Capitol journalist grill a politician on blatantly unethical behavior, and attempt to hold one accountable....