Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, AB 622 served as first of its kind in the country to create concrete penalties for unscrupulous employers who abuse E-Verify, a flawed program that electronically checks whether new hires are authorized to work under the US outdated and unfair immigration rules. Related Articles: New law cracks down on employer misuse of E-Verify California Employers Face New Restrictions Read More

California legislators approve the nation’s highest statewide minimum wage of $15 an hour to take effect by 2022, a bill co-authored by Roger Hernández. California sets the standard for the nation as it continues to struggle with a growing gap between rich and poor. Related Articles: California lawmakers approve 15 hour minimum wage Calif. Minimum Wage Increase Nears Governor’s Pen California lawmakers OK highest statewide minimum wage

Provides protection from employer retaliation against employees who may be more vulnerable to workplace abuse due to their immigration status. Related Articles: Nueva ley en CA protege a trabajadores indocumentados California Protects Wage-Theft Whistleblowers Hernandez Calls For Undocumented Immigrant Protection Against Employer Retaliation