While “April showers bring May flowers,” in Sacramento “April votes bring May clarity” regarding the 2023 Legislative session. Specifically, the expiration of the key April deadline for substantive committee votes culled out many pending bills while also indicating which bills have the initial support to move forward. As expected, a significant number of employment bills overcame this initial hurdle, and a number of bills experienced significant amendments in doing so.

We have identified the “Top Ten” proposed employment law changes that – if enacted– would have the most significant impact on California employers.