SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A proposal that would allow employees in California to skip work if they cite a state of emergency as a reason for their absence is opposed by more than 30 business advocacy groups across the state—including the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Hospital Association, and the California Restaurant Association—who say the measure will harm business owners.
Senate Bill (SB) 1044, introduced by state Sen. María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), was approved in committee on March 21.
