Executive Summary The California Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment passed AB257 along party lines. The bill now moves to the Assembly Committee on Judiciary for consideration. Analysis On April 22, 2021, California Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment passed AB257 BY A 5-2 vote along party lines. The bill will now move to the California Committee on Judiciary. Looking […]
Executive Summary The California Assembly has amended AB257 dramatically. While the amendments are numerous, the two most controversial would establish a new legislative body known as the Fast Food Sector Council that has the power to set rules and wages for fast food restaurants and codify franchisors and franchisees as joint employers. Analysis AB257 has been amended substantially. The Legislative […]
Executive Summary The California Assembly has introduced a bill that is meant to “safeguard” fast food industry workers who the assembly states have been mistreated, harassed, and discriminated against. The scope of the bill is not yet clear but is being heavily supported by California unions. Citation The FAST Recovery Act Analysis On January 15, 2021, Democratic Assembly Member Gonzalez–the […]