Mandatory Sick Leave Bill Moving Forward in Senate
In the wake of the good news about the Brinker meal and rest break decision, a number of our readers and our clients have inquired about the status of AB 2716, the mandatory sick leave bill. This bill, which provides that all full and part time employees who work in California for at least seven days in a calendar year would earn mandatory sick leave, passed through the California Assembly in May. See our May 29 entry (under New Laws and Legislation) for details. The bill is now making its way through the California Senate. An important hearing is set for this bill on August 4, when the bill will be debated and voted on by the California Senate's Appropriations Committee. We will continue to keep you posted on the status of this very important bill including the results of the August 4 hearing.