On Sep. 11, CAL LEG passed bill re religious and political meetings.
CAL LEG passed SB 399, California worker freedom from employer intimidation act.
Add Ch 9 to Labor Code (LAB) Div 2 Part 3, starting with § 1137, CAL LEG 2-3-9-1137.
Bill Provisions
Prohibits an employer from taking adverse action against an employee that declines to attend/participate in employer-sponsored religious/political meetings, communications.
Employees working during the meeting time will be paid while the meeting is held.
Employer violations are subject to civil penalty of $500 per employee, per violation.
Provisions exclude employer requiring training to comply with the employer’s legal obligations, including those under civil rights law, occupational safety and health law.
Legislative History
On Feb. 9, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 25, 2024, bill passed the Senate.
On May 25, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Aug. 30, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Aug. 31, 2024, bill amendments concurred; on Sep. 11, bill delivered to governor.
Effectiveness
No effective date specified; generally effective Jan. 1 after enactment, on Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 27, 2024, CAL LEG reported that governor had signed bill, Chapter 670.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch 670, 9/27/2024; Bill, SB399, 9/11/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 2-3;
