On 4/16/21, CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 93, which requires certain hospitality businesses—hotels, event centers, building services, private clubs, and airport hospitality and service providers—to rehire workers who have been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic before hiring new employees to fill previously laid-off employees’ positions. Employers must provide employees eligible for rehire at least five business days to respond to a job offer notice and award positions depending on seniority if more than one employee is entitled to a specific rehired position. The law takes effect immediately, expires 12/31/24, and requires businesses to keep records for three years, including communication about rehire offers.
