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Assembly Bill 692: California Passes Prohibition Against Workers Contracting to Repay Debts

Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 692, which adds Section 16608 to the Business and Professions Code and Section 926 to the Labor Code, making it unlawful to include in any employment ...
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What is AB 495? Bill seeking to expand caregiver rights for children separated from parents faces opposition

PROPOSED TO CALIFORNIA STATE LAW. AT THE CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL, AB 495 IS GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION BECAUSE WE KNOW THE POSSIBLE SEPARATION WEIGHS HEAVILY ON MANY FAMILIES IN CALIFORNIA. THIS BILL ...
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California’s Assembly Bill 692, Restricting Many So-Called “Stay-or-Pay” Employment Contract Terms, Set to Take Effect January 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, Assembly Bill (AB) 692 will take effect in California, amending the Labor Code and Business and Professions Code to prohibit certain “stay-or-pay” provisions in employment ...
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Critics of California AB 495 warn of child exploitation risks. Here are the facts

Assembly Bill 495 (AB 495), a proposed California law known as the Family Preparedness Act, drew controversy online in August 2025, with some critics claiming it could facilitate child exploitation.