Labor/Employment
Jun. 19, 2023
Anti-workplace politics bill likely to see court fight
While SB 399 contains exemptions for religious and “political” organizations, the latter term also wasn’t defined under the law. The pending bill could make companies liable for political speech by employees, business groups say.
Labor and business groups are gearing up for Round 2 of a battle over whether employers can require workers to listen to political messages. Round 3 will probably be in court.
Last week, a coalition of business groups led by the California Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the members of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee urging them to vote against SB 399. This bill would bar companies from taking adverse action against a worke...
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