California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 281 — Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004: right to cure.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 authorizes an aggrieved employee who complies with specified notice and filing requirements to bring a civil action to recover specified civil penalties that would otherwise be assessed and collected by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. The act provides an employer a right to cure violations under the act, except for certain specified violations, including health and safety violations, before the aggrieved employee may bring a civil action. The act requires that the employer cure a violation within 33 calendar days of the postmark date of the notice sent by the aggrieved employee or representative. This bill would extend the period of time in which the employer may cure the violation from 33 to 65 calendar days.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. (pending re-refer to Com. on JUD.)

  5. Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 3715.)

  6. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.

  9. Referred to Coms. on L. & E. and JUD.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Salas · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Salas

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 281 do?
The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 authorizes an aggrieved employee who complies with specified notice and filing requirements to bring a civil action to recover specified civil penalties that would otherwise be assessed and collected by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. The act provides an employer a right to cure violations under the act, except for certain specified violations, including health and safety violations, before the aggrieved employee may bring a civil action. The act requires that the employer cure a violation within 33 calendar days of the postmark date of the notice sent by the aggrieved employee or representative. This bill would extend the period of time in which the employer may cure the violation from 33 to 65 calendar days.
Who sponsors AB 281?
AB 281 is sponsored by Salas.
What is the current status of AB 281?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 281?
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