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PRISM’s Legislative Committee reviews bills introduced by the Legislature that may have an impact on one or more of PRISM’s Programs. Through this process, we may review bills that may not impact PRISM Programs, but do have a direct impact on our Members directly as it relates to your daily activities. One such bill has come to our attention that we want each of you to be aware of: SB 2561 specific to Vacant Positions. For more information regarding this bill, and others relating to your organizations unions and bargaining agreements, read this blog!
Kristin Morales breaks down AB 2188, a bill amending the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to prohibit an employer from discriminating against a current employee or applicant for the use of cannabis off the job and away from work.
SB 553 Occupational safety: workplace violence: restraining orders and workplace violence prevention plan (SB 553) was signed into law on September 30. This piece of legislation addresses two workplace violence prevention components for employers; restraining orders and workplace violence prevention; this blog will focus on the latter.
SB2 was signed into law in September 2021 and includes major changes to peace officer hiring and eligibility.
SB2 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2021 and includes major changes to peace officer hiring and eligibility, and eliminates certain immunity provisions for public entities employing peace officers. The legislation is widely viewed as the State of California’s single biggest police reform bill.
Recently signed by Governor Newsom, SB 722 requires a school district or charter school to have at least one adult with a valid certification of CPR training to be present throughout the duration of a non-interscholastic event.
Many legislative changes due to COVID-19 have occurred recently regarding Workers' Compensation coverage, claims, and claims handling. PRISM staff has complied this latest update of information on the changes.
The 2019 legislative session is in full swing, with several key bills in the workers’ compensation arena related specifically to the expansion of benefits for safety personnel and emergency responders.
Find out how the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 applies to local transportation projects.
AB 119 was signed into law and requires union representation access to employees during new employee orientation.
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