The California legislative year has ended, and lawmakers sent multiple employment bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom for approval, including legislation that strengthens COVID-19 workplace protections, expands family and medical leave rights, and exempts certain workers from the state’s stringent independent-contractor test. Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto bills.
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