California AB2179 allows employers or bargaining agents to seek restraining orders for employees facing workplace harassment, violence, or threats.

AB2179 enables employers or collective bargaining representatives to petition for temporary restraining orders and subsequent hearings for employees experiencing harassment, unlawful violence, or credible threats of violence at work. These orders can be extended up to three years. Employers must offer employees a chance to opt out of being named in the order. The bill also mandates that starting January 1, 2028, courts permit electronic filing of petitions and responses, and allows remote appearances at hearings.

California AB2179 allows employers or bargaining agents to seek restraining orders for employees facing workplace harassment, violence, or threats.

AB2179 enables employers or collective bargaining representatives to petition for temporary restraining orders and subsequent hearings for employees experiencing harassment, unlawful violence, or credible threats of violence at work. These orders can be extended up to three years. Employers must offer employees a chance to opt out of being named in the order. The bill also mandates that starting January 1, 2028, courts permit electronic filing of petitions and responses, and allows remote appearances at hearings.