Key Votes

AB 1450 - Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Workers - Key Vote

California Key Votes

Stephen Knight voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.

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Legislation - Vetoed (Executive) -

Title: Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Workers

Vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown, Jr.

Legislation - Concurrence Vote Passed (House) (51-29) -
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (23-13) -
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (51-26) - (Key vote)

Title: Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Workers

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination by employers against unemployed job applicants.

Highlights:
  • Prohibits employers from excluding applicants from consideration or the hiring process on the basis of the applicant's employment status (Sec. 1).
  • Defines “employer” as the state, subdivision of the state, agent, or any person that employs or exercises control over the wages, hours, or working conditions of another individual (Sec. 1).
  • Establishes the following penalties for employers who violate the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1):
    • $1,000 for the first violation;
    • $5,000 for the second violation; and
    • $10,000 for each following violation.
  • Authorizes employers, agencies, and Internet websites to do the following (Sec. 1):
    • Obtain information regarding an individual's employment;
    • Know an individual's employment status;
    • Consider an individual's employment history; and
    • Refuse employment due to underlying reasons for an individual's employment status.
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Legislation - Introduced (House) -

Title: Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Workers

Sponsors

  • Michael Allen (CA - D) (Out Of Office)

Co-sponsors