The bill, authored by Sheila Kuehl, now heads to the Senate. But the most anti-worker faction of the corporate community is coming after key Federation bills with all the ammunition they have left. Worksite flyers and pledge cards are available from the Federation for communicating with members and legislators about these critical bills. The measure provides real incentives for employers to make their workplaces safe and healthy for their employees. It increases civil and criminal penalties for violations causing serious injury or death.
District attorneys support the law enforcement measure.
Opponents of the bill have created misunderstandings about the bill's consequences. Legislators have been concerned about inaccurate and misleading statements, and need to hear from constituents. AB 633 cracks down on scofflaw employers by increasing penalties for ignoring minimum wage and overtime pay laws. It holds garment manufacturers responsible for their subcontractors' wage and hour violations. Call your legislator and convey to them that if we want to hold scofflaw employers liable for their acts, AB 633 must move off the Assembly floor.