On Sep. 3, CAL LEG enrolled bill relating to private employment.
CAL LEG enrolled bill AB 3234 to add Chapter 1.5 (Section 1250) to Part 4 of Division 2 of the Labor Code, CAL LEG 2-4-1.5-1250 and 1251 re the social compliance audit.
Requirements for employer that voluntarily subjects self to a social compliance audit.
Bill Provisions
Added definitions for child, child labor, clear and conspicuous, social compliance audit.
An employer who volunteers for social compliance audit is required to post clear and conspicuous website link to a report with findings re compliance with child labor laws.
Report will contain time of audit, whether employer engaged or supported child labor, child employee policies and procedures, child exposure to hazardous work situations.
Must include whether children worked within/outside regular school hours or at night.
Also include a statement that the auditing company is not a government agency, not authorized to verify compliance with labor laws or other health and safety regulations.
Legislative History
On Feb. 16, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 9, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On May 9, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Aug. 20, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Aug. 20, 2024, bill sent to Assembly; on Aug. 26, 2024, amendments concurred.
On Sep. 3, 2024, bill was enrolled and was delivered to the CAL governor for action.
Effectiveness
If approved, bill takes effect on Jan. 1 of the year after bill enactment, Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 22, 2024, CAL LEG reported bill approval by governor, became Chapter 438.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 438, 9/22/2024; Bill AB3234, 9/3/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 2-4;
Functions
Audit; Compliance; HR; Legal; Operations; Record Retention; Reporting
