The deadline for the California Legislature to pass bills expired on August 31, 2022, and as expected, a number of employment-related bills were forwarded to Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto.  

Notably, Governor Newsom has already signed into law several bills, including a first in the nation-type law creating a fast food industry council with the ability to set “minimum standards,” including a minimum wage up to $22 per hour and additional standards for safety, hours, and working conditions (AB 257).