In what has become an annual tradition, California – that fabled workers’ paradise on earth – has enacted a slew of new laws that, come January, may keep even the most hearty HR professionals up at night.
As we reported earlier this year (here), the California Chamber of Commerce initially identified 11 “Job Killer Bills” that were introduced early in the legislative session, and only three of those bills made it into the statute books. The other eight either died in committee, were amended to be more palatable to employers, or were vetoed by the Governor.
So, here is a brief description of the new crop of employment laws that you should know about before they become effective on January 1, 2024:
The “Job Killer Bills” that did not make the cut this year are listed here:
So, there they are! Another year, another avalanche of shiny new employment laws on the statute books of the Golden State. And although some of this year’s “Job Killers” didn’t cross the finish line, we’re sure they still remain a glint in some lawmaker’s eye, because there’s always next year! We will continue to monitor the application and enforcement of these new laws and provide relevant updates as needed.
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