2016 California Labor and Employment Legislation Update: The End (of Session) Is Near…

The California Legislature adjourned in the wee hours yesterday, Wednesday, August 31st, having reviewed over 100 bills in the single day, bringing the second half of the 2015-2016 Legislative Session to a close. Several employment-related bills have been sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his consideration by the September 30th deadline to either veto or sign the bills. Below is a summary of what made the Legislative cut, bills the Governor has already signed, and those that did not make it to his desk. Of particular interest, bills that would have doubled pay for large grocery and retail employees on Thanksgiving did not pass the legislature, while bills allowing overtime pay for agricultural employees and expanded parental leave are in the Governor’s hands. Which bills will further complicate our already peculiar California laws? Stay tuned…

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