The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Labor and Employment Issues

Oct 5, 2020 - (Drivers who deliver food for app-based delivery services are eligible.) Other employees would be eligible for the state supplemental two week paid sick leave program if they are: (1)  healthcare workers, (2)  emergency responders and public safety personnel, and (3)  employees of businesses with more than 500 employees nationwide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4274

Federal Paid Leave for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 - As a result, some California workers, including those who work for app-based companies, may be employees under California law but independent contractors under federal law. These workers likely are not eligible to receive employer-paid federal leave benefits under H.R.  6201.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4212

MOU Fiscal Analysis: Bargaining Unit 5 (Highway Patrol)

Aug 23, 2024 - For example, the share of CHP officers who are white and male has decreased from 61  percent in 2017 to 51  percent in 2024. Further, in 2024, only 20  percent of CHP cadets were identified as white and male.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4920

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Other major proposals include $ 51  m illion (mostly General Fund) to modernize the 9 ‑1 ‑1 system, $ 20  m illion (General Fund) for public infrastructure and local emergency response costs through the California Disaster Assistance Act, and $ 16  m illion (General Fund) to continue the implementation of the state ’s Earthquake Early Warning System. $31   Million to Backfill Property Taxes for Local Governments Affected by Recent Wildfires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916