Solid waste handling services: labor dispute.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits local governments from including force majeure clauses in contracts for solid waste handling services that would excuse performance due to labor disputes. It also restricts local agencies from issuing orders compelling work during a lawful labor dispute unless specific conditions are met, such as demonstrating an imminent public health or safety threat. The bill aims to protect workers' rights during labor disputes related to solid waste services.
Key provisions
- Prohibits force majeure clauses in solid waste handling contracts entered into or amended on or after January 1, 2027, that excuse performance due to labor disputes.
- Voids and unenforceable force majeure provisions related to labor disputes.
- Restricts local agencies from issuing orders compelling work during labor disputes unless specific conditions are met.
- Requires specific written findings demonstrating an imminent public health or safety threat for any such order.
- Limits the scope and duration of required services to only what is necessary to abate the identified threat.
- Requires employers to provide written notice of orders to the exclusive bargaining representative.
- Defines ‘solid waste handling services’ and ‘substantially amended’ for clarity.
- Establishes that the bill addresses a statewide concern, applying to all cities.
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