This bill also exempts employees covered by a valid collective bargaining that addresses meal and rest periods. The act does not revive claims in which there has been, prior to January 1, 2023, a final decision by a court or a written settlement. The Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP website uses cookies to make your browsing experience as useful as possible. Receipt of this communication does not establish an attorney-client relationship. This bill also provides that an employees right to bereavement leave is to be construed as separate and distinct from any other right employees have under the CFRA. SB 1477 modifies the formula for determining what portion of a judgment debtor's wages can be garnished in order to satisfy a judgment for persons, beginning September 1, 2023, such that the maximum amount of disposable earnings of a judgment debtor for any workweek that is subject to levy must not exceed the lesser of the following: This bill also reduces the multipliers used to determine the maximum amount of earnings subject to levy for any pay period other than a weekly pay period. The bill requires GO-Biz to provide grants to qualified small businesses or nonprofits, as defined. While some states do not yet necessarily . The Fast Food Council will be authorized to set such standards on fast food restaurants consisting of 100 or more establishments nationally that share a common brand or that are characterized by standardized options for decor, marketing, packaging, products and services including franchisees. An employer may be required to pay premium pay for failing to comply with the statutory meal or rest period requirements. This temporary online option has helped Californians avoid DMV field offices during the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill adds Chapter 11 to Part 3 of Division 2 of the Labor Code. While California law requires the Smog Check Program to focus on high-polluting vehicles, the Smog Check Program also does not require older vehicles to meet the same emissions standards as newer vehicles. Starting Jan. 1, terminally ill patients wont have to wait as long to request fatal drugs. Unless the legislature or Gov. See all 13 photos. As such, any modifications to it require a CARB Executive Order number in order to be legal in California. AB 2693 amends existing law in Labor Code section 6409.6 and provides that employers no longer have to give notice to the local public health agency in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. AB 2683 requires that each campus of the California Community Colleges and the California State University post educational and preventive information on sexual violence and sexual harassment on its campus internet website. The following pages provided on the DMV website cannot be translated using Google Translate: Google Translate is not support in your browser. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. New California Dirt Bike Laws for 2022 Dirt Legal John McCoy Dirt Bikes The Green Sticker rules from California Air Resources Board (CARB) will effectively ban 2022 model-year bikes from state trails that do not carry the green sticker. This bill further establishes the California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief Grant Program within the Governors Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to assist qualified small businesses or nonprofits that are incurring costs for SPSL. California's Truck and Bus rule, the state's key law regulating heavy duty diesel emissions, was adopted in 2008. Once approved and your vehicle repaired with unsuccessful results, you will be eligible for a smog certificate waiver through the smog referee's office. This bill also requires an employer to keep a log of all the dates the notice was posted, and requires the employer to allow the Labor Commissioner to access those records. The DMV will work on regulations to govern how the requirements for the permanent program will be implemented. Under existing law, participants may be removed from the program if they no longer reside at the most recent residential address provided to the Secretary of State, and have not provided at least seven days prior notice in writing of a change in address, a service of process document or mail forwarded to the program participant by the Secretary of State is returned as non-deliverable, or the program participant obtains a legal name change and fails to notify the Secretary of State within seven days. Under existing law, hotels are required to provide at least 20 minutes of training to their staff on how to recognize human trafficking, but existing law does not create liability against a hotel for the lack of reporting a human trafficking case. Having the VIN of the donor vehicle provided at the initial Referee appointment will simplify the process. This bill amends Section 7523.2 of the Government Code. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. It also makes it possible to keep ordering cocktails, beer and wine in outdoor dining parklets for the next five years. We focus on Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, MINI, and Porsche, and we have over 20+ years of direct car development and preparation experience. All employers with operations in California should be aware of these new laws, understand how these laws may affect their operations and consult with counsel to address any compliance questions, including whether existing employment policies should be updated or whether new employment policies should be created. Existing law generally vests jurisdiction over violations in the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). SB 1126 expands the definition of eligible employer to include any such person or entity that has at least one eligible employee and that satisfies the requirements to establish or participate in a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement. What documents do you need to get an AB 60 license? By submitting personally identifiable information via this form, you are opting-in to use of our first party cookies and accepting our use of your information. AB 1751 extends the expiration date of Labor Code sections 3212.86, 3212.87, and 3212.88 until 2024. 5 of the Industrial Welfare Commission. Keep in mind, you have to pay even if your vehicle is exempt. Consumer Notices for Semiautonomous Vehicles (SB 1398, Gonzalez). In October, Gov. When interacting with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Virtual Assistant, please do not include any personal information. The California smog laws on engine swaps (or engine changes) are consistent with common sense, safety, and emissions reduction. Disciplinary proceedings may result in a civil penalty not to exceed $30,000 for specified violations. SB 931 authorizes an employee organization that is subject to the jurisdiction of PERB to bring a claim before PERB alleging violations by the public employer. California businesses with fewer than 26 employees will have to raise their lowest wage to $15 starting the year after. Existing law exempts specified vehicles from being inspected biennially upon renewal of registration, including, among others, all motor vehicles manufactured prior to the 1976 model-year. State and Federal anti-tampering laws specifically prohibit any modification to the vehicle's original emission control system configuration as certified by the manufacturer (California Vehicle Code section 27156 and Title 16, Section 3362.1 of the California Code of Regulations). SB 1162 requires employers with 15 or more employees to disclose pay scales for a position in any job posting and requires employers to maintain records of job titles and wage rate history for each employee for the duration of employment plus three years. This prohibition does not apply to certain groups of employees enumerated in the text of the bill, including but not limited to first responders, employees required by law to render aid or remain on the premises in case of an emergency, and employees whose primary duties include assisting members of the public to evacuate in case of an emergency. A similar law, also aimed at reducing waste, is already in effect for single-use plastic straws. Starting in the 2022-23 school year, public schools will be required to stock restrooms with free pads or tampons. Machine translation is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. Disclaimer: Transmission of information to us via this feature does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Starting in 2022, all California residents and businesses will be required to sort their organic waste from the rest thanks to Senate Bill 1383. Upon a finding by the board that the employer violated the law, the employer shall be subject to a civil penalty, to be deposited in the General Fund, of up to $1,000 per each affected employee, not to exceed $100,000 in total. A recently approved law should be of specific interest to diesel RV owners. Senate Bill 9 makes it easier to split a property into a duplex by removing some of the layers of bureaucracy and review. Under the new law, such vendors are required to certify that their employees (and any subcontractors employees) have completed certain Occupational Safety and Health Administration trainings. Opponents of this bill are engaged in a signature-gathering process in order to qualify for a referendum of this bill. Existing law includes in the definition of public works under certain circumstances the hauling of refuse from a public works site to an outside disposal location. Further, in the event of an emergency condition, the bill prohibits an employer from preventing any employee from accessing the employee's mobile device or other communications device for seeking emergency assistance, assessing the safety of the situation, or communicating with a person to confirm their safety. The law affects public schools with grades 6 through 12, community colleges, and public universities. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. The law will help save time, paper, and reduce the number of transactions needing to be completed at a field office. Gavin Newsom signed many laws impacting California employers. This bill allows exceptions for preemployment drug screening that does not screen for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites. A new, rebuilt, remanufactured, or used engine of the same make, number of cylinders, and engine family (test group) as the original engine with the original emission controls reinstalled; An engine which matches a configuration offered by the manufacturer for that year, make and model of vehicle, and the appropriate emission controls for the installed engine, and chassis components are present and connected. California is the first in the nation to require heavy-duty trucks to undergo smog checks or mandate zero-emission lawn equipment. As a result, each year an agricultural employer will have to determine whether it will agree with the ALRB to a labor peace compact, which compact will, among other things, prohibit the employer from making statements for or against union representation or from making any disparaging comments about the union to its employees or publicly in any form and at any time. California is the first state to ban stealthing. Senate Bill 389 extends pandemic-era rules allowing the sale of takeout alcoholic drinks through 2026. Existing law requires that public postsecondary governing bodies in California adopt and implement written procedures or protocols to ensure that students, faculty, and staff who are victims of sexual assault committed at specified locations receive treatment and certain information. This bill also amends section 3212.87 to include active firefighting members of a fire department at the State Department of State Hospitals, the State Department of Developmental Services, the Military Department, and the Department of Veterans Affairs and to officers of a state hospital under the jurisdiction of the State Department of State Hospitals and the State Department of Developmental Services. The new program is expected to yield $75 billion in health benefits, prevent 7,500 air-quality related deaths and 6,000 hospitalizations and emergency room visits from 2023 to 2050. Since 2015, the current pilot program has enrolled more than 19,000 customers for digital license plates, more than 5,000 customers for vinyl license plates and less than 100 customers for e-registration. Under existing law an injury for Workers Compensation purposes includes illness or death resulting from COVID-19 under certain circumstances. This communication was published on the date specified and may not include any changes in the topics, laws, rules or regulations covered. Sacramento The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. This bill amends Section 1720.3 of the Labor Code. California Smog Check Cracking Down On Third Party Software Modifications. From then on, the wage will rise annually based on inflation.. Registration With a Name Change; 12.135 Out-of-State California Resident; 12.140 Previous Registration in California; 12.145 Privileges of Nonresidents . Older heavier trucks had to be replaced starting January 1, 2015. 20% of the individual's disposable earnings for that week. Some counties are solely in one program area while other counties may have portions in two or If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. This bill further requires Cal/OSHA to consider developing regulations, or revising existing regulations, relating to protections related to acclimatization to higher temperatures, especially following an absence of a week or more from working in ultrahigh heat settings, including after an illness. In 2022, California Gov. AB-1851 expands the definition of public works to include the on-hauling of materials used for paving, grading, and fill onto a public works site if the individual drivers work is integrated into the flow process of construction. Digital Notices and Remote Renewals for Some Transactions (SB 1193, Newman). Existing law establishes a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (smog check) program that is administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Relocation means when a call center employer, which is an employer of a covered establishment that operates a call center, intends to move its call center, or one or more facilities or operating units within the center comprising of at least 30% of the call centers total volume when measured against the average call volume for the previous 12 months, or similar operations to a foreign country. Existing law requires specified businesses and other establishments, including airports, intercity passenger rail or light rail stations, bus stations, and truck stops, to post a notice, as developed by the Department of Justice, that contains information relating to slavery and human trafficking, including information regarding specified nonprofit organizations that a person can call for services or support in the elimination of slavery and human trafficking. Dealers and manufacturers that sell new passenger vehicles equipped with a partial driving automation feature or provide any software update or vehicle upgrade that adds such a feature are required to give a clear description of its functions and limitations. Replacing the original engine, transmission, and emission control system with an identical configuration, or using a CARB exempted engine package will help to eliminate challenges and potential problems. Together, the two rules are expected to avoid 8,400 premature . SB 1334 extends existing meal and rest period requirements applicable to private sector employers to public sector health care employees who provide direct patient care, or support direct patient care, in a general acute care hospital, clinic, or public health setting. In addition, the California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act (CPRA), which amends the prior California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), takes effect on January 1, 2023. Certain employees and applicants are also exempt, including those in the building and construction trades and those whose positions require a federal background investigation or clearance. The material contained in this communication is informational, general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. SB 954requires that the Department of Industrial Relations establish an online database of electronic certified payroll records, accessible to certain trust funds established under federal law and certain committees established under federal law. There is a five-year statute of limitations on these penalties from the date of the violation, or within the date the victim attains the age of majority. Gavin Newsom signed 770 bills into law, ranging from speed limit reductions to major police reforms. This bill reaffirms that the employer must make such tests available at no cost to the employees, but that the employer may decline to provide SPSL benefits where the employee refuses to provide documentation of test results or refuses to submit to a test. As such, this bill requires public sector health care employers to provide an unpaid 30-minute meal period to covered employees who work over five hours, and an additional unpaid 30-minute meal period for employees who work more than 10 hours in a shift. This bill amends, repeals and adds Section 706.050 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Below is a brief summary of some of the key measures and programs, in no particular order, that take effect January 1, 2021, unless otherwise noted. Our online ordering system makes it easy. An "engine change" is the installation of an engine that is different from the one which was originally installed in the vehicle and does not qualify as a "replacement engine.". . This bill also amends the information that must be included in applications for participation in the Safe at Home Program. Ban on Sideshows at Parking Facilities (AB 2000, Gabriel). Family member means a spouse or a child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic partner or parent-in-law (the same definition of family member under CFRA). AB 1949 amends the CFRA and provides that eligible employees who have been employed for at least 30 days may take up to 5 days of unpaid leave (subject to an employees ability to use available paid time off) related to the death of a family member. Monthly and annual report data includes, but is not limited to, testing and certification volume, initial test failures, average inspection and repair costs, and station and equipment information. Perform an oil change. Gavin Newsom said the word alien has fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative and this change will allow state laws to better reflect state values. This training must cover information included in the posting discussed above and additional information such as the contact information of a Title IX coordinator or a similar position and specified statistics on the prevalence of sexual harassment and sexual violence in the educational setting, and the differing rates at which students experience sexual harassment and sexual assault in the educational setting based on their race, sexual orientation, disability, gender and gender identity. This bill further requires eligible employers with five or more employees that do not offer a retirement savings program, to have a payroll deposit savings arrangement to allow employee participation in the program within 36 months after the CalSavers Board opens the program for enrollment. The employer must maintain the confidentiality of any employee requesting bereavement leave and any documentation the employee provides to the employer must be maintained as confidential and shall not be disclosed except to internal personnel or counsel, as necessary, or as required by law. This bill amends Sections 1005, 1013 and 1167 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and amends Sections 6206, 6206.7, 6208.1, 6208.2, and 6209.7 of, and adds Section 6206.1 to, the Government Code. The program will take effect in phases depending on where you live. Renew, reinstate, or apply for a motor carrier permit. The details of the law are complicated, but you can read all the clauses here. This fee might not include the $8.25 cost towards your smog certificate. Restaurants will soon be prohibited from handing out single-use silverware or condiments without a customer requesting them. Online Drivers License Renewal for Californians 70 and Older Ends December 31 (AB 174, Committee on Budget). AB 1726 extends the deadline for service on program participants by 12 days and extends the deadline for defendants to respond to a complaint in an action to obtain possession or real property by five court days if service of the complaint is completed through the Safe at Home Program. Under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), an employer with five or more employees must provide eligible employees who meet specified requirements to take up to a total of 12 workweeks in any 12-month period for family care and medical leave as defined by the CFRA.