California Labor Code

§ 1182.15

LAB § 1182.15 Effective Jun 29, 2024Div. 2 · Part 4 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares as follows:

(1)Workers in the health care industry, including workers at general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, medical offices and clinics, behavioral health centers, and residential care centers provide vital health care services to California residents, including emergency care, labor and delivery, cancer treatments, and primary and specialty care. Similarly, dialysis clinics provide life-preserving care to patients with end-stage renal disease and are part of the continuum of kidney care that also includes hospitals and health systems. Residents and visitors to the state rely on access to this high-quality health care.

(2)Higher wages are an important means of retaining an experienced workforce and attracting new workers. A stable workforce benefits patients and improves quality of care.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 40, Sec. 28. (SB 159) Effective June 29, 2024.