California AB1371 protects employees from being laid off or discharged for refusing hazardous tasks.

California AB1371 amends the Labor Code to ensure employees cannot be laid off or discharged for refusing to perform tasks that violate safety standards or pose a real and apparent hazard. Employees who refuse such tasks must be paid for their scheduled work hours and are protected from retaliation. Employees must communicate safety concerns to employers, who must respond reasonably to allay those concerns. Employees acting in good faith are covered by retaliation protections.

California AB1371 protects employees from being laid off or discharged for refusing hazardous tasks.

California AB1371 amends the Labor Code to ensure employees cannot be laid off or discharged for refusing to perform tasks that violate safety standards or pose a real and apparent hazard. Employees who refuse such tasks must be paid for their scheduled work hours and are protected from retaliation. Employees must communicate safety concerns to employers, who must respond reasonably to allay those concerns. Employees acting in good faith are covered by retaliation protections.