Bill > AB283

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for labor relations and collective bargaining for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) individual providers, who assist elderly, blind, or disabled individuals in their homes. Starting January 1, 2026, the state will become the employer of record for these providers, while recipients will retain the right to hire, fire, and supervise their workers. The bill creates the In-Home Supportive Services Employer-Employee Relations Act, which provides individual providers with the right to form and join employee organizations for collective bargaining purposes. Key provisions include merging existing county-level bargaining units into larger multicounty units, requiring recognized employee organizations to negotiate jointly for a single statewide memorandum of understanding, and establishing procedures for mediation and arbitration when negotiations reach an impasse. The bill also mandates that providers who were employed before January 1, 2026, will retain their employee status and not be required to requalify. Additionally, the legislation creates an advisory committee to provide ongoing recommendations about in-home supportive services and ensures that providers will receive information about their rights, benefits, and employment conditions during their initial orientation. The bill aims to standardize labor relations for IHSS providers across California, improve their working conditions, and provide a consistent framework for collective bargaining.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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