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Assemblymember Kalra Announces PAGA Legislation to Strengthen Worker Protection

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), introduced language in AB 2288 to amend the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). AB 2288 builds upon PAGA’s success as a vital tool to enforce workers’ rights and will strengthen worker protection by allowing injunctive relief.

 

Assemblymember Kalra, SAG-AFTRA Introduce New Bill on Generative AI in Performer Contracts

Previously AB 459, AB 2602 mandates informed consent and proper representation for any transfer of the right to digitally replicate one’s likeness and performance

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), SAG-AFTRA, and California Labor Federation, announce re-introduction of last year’s AB 459. AB 2602 seeks to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in employment contracts in the entertainment industry.

 

Assemblymember Ash Kalra, California Nurses Association Introduce CalCare Legislation

Improving upon AB 1400 from last session, AB 2200 would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care for all Californians as a human right

SACRAMENTO – Today, California Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), with the crucial support of California Nurses Association (CNA), introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2200, the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act.

Assemblymember Kalra and Labor Co-Sponsors Urge Governor Newsom to Sign AB 96

AB 96 is an intentional, tailored policy that will continue technological innovation in public transit while respecting workers’ rights and justice

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Kalra (D-San José) and bill sponsors urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 96, which would require public transit agencies to notify transit unions of their intention to procure or deploy autonomous transit vehicle technology at least ten months prior.

Assemblymember Kalra, SAG-AFTRA, Introduce First of its Kind Legislation on Generative AI in Performer Contracts

AB 459 mandates informed consent and proper representation for any transfer of the right to digitally replicate one’s likeness and performance

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), and SAG-AFTRA, announce first of its kind legislation to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in employment contracts in the entertainment industry.

 

Assemblymember Kalra’s Bill to Prohibit Common Counts Heads to Governor

 

SACRAMENTO – Today, AB 1414 (Kalra) passed its final vote in the Legislature and heads to Governor Newsom. The bill would protect consumers against predatory debt collection lawsuits by requiring debt collectors to produce and sue on a written contract rather than “common counts”.