The Epoch Times SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A proposal that would allow employees in California to skip work if they cite a state of emergency as a reason for their absence is opposed by more than 30 business advocacy groups across the state—including the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Hospital Association, and the California Restaurant Association—who say the measure will harm business owners.
Senate Bill (SB) 1044, introduced by state Sen. María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), was approved in committee on March 21.
The bill requires employees to notify their employers before leaving a worksite due to emergency conditions; a previous version didn’t.
If enacted, an employer who disciplines an employee for leaving the job site or not showing up for work could be subject to legal action under the Private Attorneys General Act, which enables California laborers to file lawsuits against employers for workplace violations…
