Bill > AB1136

This bill provides significant protections for employees facing immigration-related challenges by requiring employers to support workers navigating immigration processes. Specifically, the bill mandates that employers release employees for up to 5 unpaid days within a 12-month period to attend immigration-related appointments or proceedings. If an employee is terminated due to work authorization documentation issues, they must be reinstated to their former position if they can provide proper documentation within 12 months. The bill also requires employers to place an employee on unpaid leave (up to 12 months) if they are detained for immigration proceedings and reinstate them upon release with appropriate documentation. Importantly, the bill prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on national origin or immigration status, and from discharging employees solely because they are subject to immigration or deportation proceedings, as long as the employee is authorized to work in the United States. These protections apply to employers with more than 25 employees and will remain in effect until July 1, 2029. The bill aims to provide additional job security and support for workers navigating complex immigration processes, while ensuring that employers have some flexibility in managing their workforce.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1136