Expanded paid sick leave under SB 1105 amends the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, providing agricultural employees with enhanced access to time off for illness or preventive care

California Workers’ Rights Daily Digest – October 2, 2025

Today’s update spotlights emerging protections and upcoming events for low-wage workers in agriculture, warehousing, and construction. Drawing from state and advocacy sources, we highlight fresh legislative impacts, resources, and guidance to navigate workplace challenges.

Key Developments

  • Expanded paid sick leave under SB 1105 amends the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, providing agricultural employees with enhanced access to time off for illness or preventive care—critical for seasonal farmworkers facing health risks.
  • New regulations address AI use in employment decisions, prohibiting biased algorithms in hiring or promotions, which could affect automated screening in warehousing and construction job applications.

Enforcement and Events

  • The Civil Rights Department is hosting an October 8 webinar on navigating criminal history in employment, offering strategies for workers with records to assert fair chance rights in low-wage hiring processes.
  • On October 22, join the United Against Hate webinar focusing on the Ralph Civil Rights Act, which protects against violence or intimidation at work—relevant for vulnerable sectors like agriculture.

Tips and Resources

  • For disaster-impacted workers (e.g., from recent LA fires), apply for extended unemployment assistance through labor.ca.gov; this supports recovery in fire-prone construction and ag areas.
  • Access free employment training programs via the Labor & Workforce Development Agency, as seen in recent grants for upskilling in manufacturing-adjacent roles like warehousing.
  • If facing AI-related hiring bias, consult calcivilrights.ca.gov for complaint guidance; advocacy groups like Legal Aid at Work offer helplines for low-wage workers.

Visit the linked sites for details and stay proactive. Fresh insights tomorrow!California Workers’ Rights Daily Digest – October 2, 2025

Today’s update spotlights emerging protections and upcoming events for low-wage workers in agriculture, warehousing, and construction. Drawing from state and advocacy sources, we highlight fresh legislative impacts, resources, and guidance to navigate workplace challenges.

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