AB 1136: Employment: immigration and work authorization.

This bill aims to protect employees' rights in the workplace, particularly those with immigration or deportation proceedings. An employee can request up to 5 unpaid working days per year to attend immigration-related appointments or meetings. Employees who have been terminated due to inability to provide proper work authorization can be immediately reinstated to their former classification without losing seniority, provided they can produce proper documentation. If an employee is detained or incarcerated due to pending immigration proceedings, they can request an unpaid leave of absence for up to 12 months. Upon release, they can return to their former job classification without losing seniority. The bill also prohibits employers from disciplining or discriminating against employees based on their national origin or immigration status. However, it does not supersede seniority provisions…