Government,
Labor/Employment
Jul. 5, 2023
Legislation that would protect certain domestic workers continues to move forward
For many, Senate Bill 686 is a welcome next step to protect the health and safety of domestic workers who have been excluded from labor protections afforded to other workers. For others, on-going concerns remain that many individuals to whom the law would apply lack the expertise to comply with Cal-OSHA’s regulations.
Algeria R. Ford
Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLPPhone: (951) 788-0100
Email: aford@bwslaw.com
Univ of Louisville SOL; Louisville KY
Al Ford is a member of the Public Law, Labor and Employment, and Education practice groups at Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP.
Certain domestic workers in California may soon be entitled to the same worker protections as traditional workplace employees. Under Senate Bill 686, which was introduced in the California Legislature on Feb. 16, domestic workers would be incorporated into the definition of “employment” in the California Labor Code, effectively requiring that their employers comply with, and adhere to, all applicable and existing occupational safety and health regulations. This has b...
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