A.B. 1043, which would make void any choice of law provision in an employment-related dispute other than California void. It would also make a non-California forum clause void. This bill is, at least in part, a reaction to Olinick v. BMG Entertainment (2006) 138. Cal.App.4th 1286, which permitted a New York choice of law clause in an employment contract.
S.B. 549 adds to the right to inquire about, request, and take time off for bereavement leave.
Both of these bills apparently received party-line votes, and did receive support from labor, and opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and other industry groups.
I will seek comment from the Governor's office after they are formally sent to him.
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