Bill > SB259

This bill amends Section 3562 of the Government Code to expand the definition of "employee" under the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) to include certain student employees who previously did not have collective bargaining rights, while also maintaining those rights for student employees who already possess them. HEERA is a law that governs labor relations for employees of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and the California State University, allowing them to collectively bargain for better wages, hours, and working conditions. By including these previously excluded student employees, the bill aims to ensure more equitable access to representation and negotiation for a broader range of individuals working within California's higher education system.