AB 1371: Occupational safety and health: employee refusal to perform hazardous tasks.

This bill aims to protect employees who refuse to perform hazardous tasks. An employee can refuse to perform a task if it would violate safety standards or if they have a reasonable fear of injury or illness. The employee must first notify the employer of the risk and give them time to address the issue. The employer must pay the employee full wages until the risk is eliminated. The employer cannot use the employee's refusal as grounds for disciplinary action, and the employee is protected from retaliation.