AB1870 modifies civil penalties for labor law violations in California, allowing aggrieved employees to seek penalties in civil actions.

AB1870 amends the Labor Code to allow aggrieved employees to recover civil penalties for labor law violations through civil actions. Penalties are distributed between the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the employees. The bill sets specific penalty amounts based on the nature and frequency of violations, and provides mechanisms for reducing penalties if employers take certain corrective actions. It also outlines procedures for employers to follow upon receiving notices of violations and mandates certain compliance activities to potentially reduce penalties.

AB1870 modifies civil penalties for labor law violations in California, allowing aggrieved employees to seek penalties in civil actions.

AB1870 amends the Labor Code to allow aggrieved employees to recover civil penalties for labor law violations through civil actions. Penalties are distributed between the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and the employees. The bill sets specific penalty amounts based on the nature and frequency of violations, and provides mechanisms for reducing penalties if employers take certain corrective actions. It also outlines procedures for employers to follow upon receiving notices of violations and mandates certain compliance activities to potentially reduce penalties.