AB 1870: Private Attorneys General Act: penalties: reduction.

The bill aims to amend the labor code to provide more clarity and flexibility for employers. It would create a rebuttable presumption that an employer took all reasonable steps to comply with labor code provisions if they meet certain conditions, including compliance activities within the past 24 months, providing documentation to the labor agency, and certifying that the violation has been cured. This change would simplify the process of determining whether an employer has taken reasonable steps to comply with labor code provisions. The bill also expands the scope of the existing crime of perjury, which would impose a state-mandated local program. However, the bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs, as specified.