Bill > AB857

This bill amends the Labor Code to require employers to provide additional disclosures to employees, particularly H-2A farmworkers, who are admitted to California under the federal H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. The bill requires employers to notify employees of any federal or state emergency or disaster declarations that may affect their health and safety during employment, and prohibits retaliation against H-2A employees for raising questions about such declarations. The bill also requires the Labor Commissioner to create a template in Spanish and English that outlines key legal rights of H-2A workers under California law, which employers must provide to H-2A employees on their first day of work. The bill aims to ensure that H-2A farmworkers, who may have limited English proficiency, are informed of their rights and protections under California law.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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