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SB 476 mandates employers in California to cover the costs and training time associated with obtaining a food handler card, while also prohibiting the card as a pre-condition for employment.

AB 1228, recently approved by Governor Newsom, sets a new direction for California's fast food industry, establishing a revised Fast Food Council, setting wage standards, and revising employment protections.

SB 723 prolongs the right of hospitality employees to be recalled to their jobs after COVID-19 related layoffs until December 31, 2025.

SB 235 introduces mandatory initial disclosures in California civil actions, mirroring federal requirements, and raises penalties for non-compliance in the discovery process.

SB 365 amends California's arbitration process by ending the automatic stay of trial court proceedings during an appeal against a denied motion to compel arbitration, granting discretion to the trial court instead.

AB 2188 and SB 700 introduce changes to California employment law, addressing protections for off-duty cannabis use and restricting employer inquiries into cannabis use histories, respectively.

SB 525, effective June 1, 2024, adjusts the California Labor Code to implement tiered minimum wage increases for healthcare workers, ranging from $18 to $25, based on employer type and structure.

AB 594 updates California's Labor Code, allowing various public prosecutors to address wage theft violations within their jurisdictions and clarifying that individual agreements do not hinder Labor Code enforcement efforts.