On Sep. 30, CAL LEG bill re temporary restraining, protecting orders.
CAL LEG approved Bill SB-428 on temporary restraining orders and protective orders.
Applies to employer orders covering employee who has suffered harassment.
Restraining and Protective Orders
Bill would amend CAL LEG 527.8 so that employer can seek a temporary restraining order for employee if the employee is experiencing unlawful, credible violence at work.
Also provide employee seeking the restraining order, the chance to remain nameless, before filing petition, and prohibit court from issuing order that would restrict speech.
Bill added course of conduct, credible threat of violence, employer, employee, petitioner, respondent, and temporary restraining order as applicable defined terms.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on May 30, 2023, bill passed in Senate.
On May 31, 2023, bill delivered to Assembly; on Jul. 3, 2023, bill passed in Assembly.
On Jul. 3, 2023, bill returned to Senate; on Sep. 21, 2023, bill was sent to governor.
On Sep. 30, 2023, bill was passed by governor, and became Chapter 286 of 2023.
Effectiveness
Provisions of SB428 provisions to become operative on Jan. 1, 2025, with caveat.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 286, Bill SB 428, 9/30/2023; Citation: CAL LEG 527.8;
