The California Legislature introduced more than 2,637 bills in the second half of the 2017-2018 session that became law effective January 1, 2019, many of which address employment issues facing California employers in the construction industry. Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP have summarized some of the more important laws (the summary titles are live links to the text of the new law), and employers are urged to protect their companies by updating contracts, policies and/or practices for compliance. The following is for general knowledge, and we recommend you consult with your attorney for specific legal advice.