Senate Bill No. 1486 seeks to amend existing laws concerning temporary state employees and their rights to collective bargaining. The bill introduces a definition for "temporary employee," identifying them as individuals hired for a limited term to perform work similar to that of permanent employees. It establishes a process for including these temporary employees in bargaining units upon request from their exclusive representative, requiring employers to negotiate terms of employment, including potential benefits related to seniority and hiring preferences for permanent positions. The bill also repeals and replaces outdated definitions of various employee classifications, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities while emphasizing that the employment conditions for temporary employees do not have to mirror those of permanent employees.

Additionally, the bill mandates that public employers provide exclusive representatives with specific information about newly hired employees in an editable digital format, including their name, job title, and contact information, to be transmitted electronically within ten days of hiring. It also clarifies definitions related to public employers and employee organizations, while allowing for a pilot program to discuss state classifications without negotiation. The bill makes technical changes to existing law, including the deletion of certain definitions and the insertion of new provisions regarding the treatment of temporary employees in collective bargaining. Overall, SB1486 aims to enhance the rights and protections of temporary state employees while improving communication between public employers and employee organizations.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 5-270, 5-226f, 16-245n
LAB Joint Favorable: 5-270, 5-226f, 16-245n
File No. 343: 5-270, 16-245n