Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires a 1:2 ratio for employees to self-service checkout stations in grocery stores in California.

Highlights:

• Requires a 1:2 ratio for employees to self-service checkout stations in grocery stores in California.

• Defines “Consequential workplace technology” as meaning  technology that eliminates, automates, or electronically monitors the core job functions (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that if a grocery retail store or retail drug establishment intends to implement consequential workplace technology for a purpose other than the intended purpose the grocery retail store or retail drug establishment shall notify workers, their collective representatives, and the public of the other purpose 60 days in advance of the implementation in writing and in public places that are accessible (Sec. 1).

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