This bill, in addition, would prohibit an employer from causing an audio or video recording to be made of an employee in a restroom, locker room, or room designated by an employer for changing clothes, unless authorized by court order. The bill would prohibit a recording made in violation of its provisions from being used by an employer for any purpose. The bill would make its provisions applicable to a private or public employer, except the federal government. Because a violation of the provisions of the bill would constitute an infraction, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. No employer may cause an audio or video recording to be made of an employee in a restroom, locker room, or room designated by an employer for changing clothes, unless authorized by court order. No recording made in violation of this section may be used by an employer for any purpose. This section applies to a private or public employer, except the federal government. Notwithstanding Section 17580 of the Government Code, unless otherwise specified, the provisions of this act shall become operative on the same date that the act takes effect pursuant to the California Constitution.