California’s New AB 1512 Revises Security Officer Rest Period Rules

On September 30, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1512, which amends California Labor Code Section 226.7 by authorizing employers to require certain unionized private security officers “to remain on the premises during rest periods and to remain on call, and carry and monitor a communication device, during rest periods.” Although AB 1512 became effective immediately upon the governor’s signature, it applies only to cases filed on or after January 1, 2021....
By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

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