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One to Keep An Eye On: SB 1383 (California)


As with many employment and labor law related cases (and bills) being litigated around the country, there are always a few that stand out.  This is one to keep an eye on.


Prior to the July 4th holiday, the California State Senate passed SB 1383 which would expand the availability of unpaid family leave to many workers in the state.  SB 1383, authored by Democratic Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, would extend unpaid family leave to employers with five or more employees and add to situations in which employees would be able to use family leave (as well as the right to return to the same or comparable job.)

Under the proposed legislation, eligible employees would be able to use up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for the birth, adoption, or serious illness of a child; to care for a seriously ill parent, spouse, or grandparent, or other listed relative; to deal with their own serious health condition; or to deal with the absence of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent that is called to active duty in the armed services.

Now for one of the most important parts of the legislation:  to be eligible, the employee must have at least twelve months of service with the employer and at least 1,250 hours of service with the employer during the previous twelve month period.

It is worth noting (and somewhat curious) that SB 1383 passed the Senate with only 21 votes (out of 40.)  I call this a curious development as Democrats hold 29 of the 40 seats.  In order for SB 1383 to advance to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, it now must clear the California Assembly prior to September 1st.  (The California Assembly is also in Democratic control, with Democrats occupying 61 of the 80 seats.)  With SB 1383 only needing majority approval in the Assembly, I think it is likely that this legislation gets to Governor Newsom’s desk...the only question is whether the coronavirus pandemic slows things down.



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