Bill
AB 845
Overview: AB 845 is a California state bill that was chaptered into law in 2025. It addresses employment-related complaints from agricultural employees.Purpose and Intent: The main
Overview: AB 845 is a California state bill that was chaptered into law in 2025. It addresses employment-related complaints from agricultural employees.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of AB 845 is to improve the process for agricultural employees to file and resolve employment-related complaints. The bill aims to provide a more accessible and streamlined system for these workers to address issues such as wage theft, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the California Labor Commissioner to establish a dedicated unit to handle complaints from agricultural employees
- Mandates the Labor Commissioner to investigate and resolve complaints within specified timelines
- Allows agricultural employees to file complaints directly with the Labor Commissioner, bypassing the typical administrative hearing process
- Provides for the recovery of attorney's fees and other costs for prevailing complainants
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries of AB 845 are agricultural workers in California, who will have an improved avenue to seek redress for employment-related grievances. Employers in the agricultural sector may face increased accountability and potential financial penalties for labor law violations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: AB 845 was introduced in February 2025 and was subsequently chaptered into law by the California Secretary of State in September 2025. The new complaint handling procedures are expected to take effect within 6 months of the bill's enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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