{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"3599.68","citation":"Gov. Code, § 3599.68","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL [100. - 7931.000.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000. - 3599.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12.5. Legislature Employer-Employee Relations [3599.50. - 3599.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4/chapter-12.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 313, Sec. 1.   (AB 1)   Effective January 1, 2024.   Operative July 1, 2026, pursuant to Sec. 3599.84.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>A reasonable number of employee representatives of recognized employee organizations shall be granted reasonable time off without loss of compensation or other benefits when formally meeting and conferring with the employer on matters within the scope of representation. This section applies only to employees, as defined by Section <a href=\"/gov/3599.52\">3599.52</a>, and only for periods when a memorandum of understanding is not in effect.</p>","text":"A reasonable number of employee representatives of recognized employee organizations shall be granted reasonable time off without loss of compensation or other benefits when formally meeting and conferring with the employer on matters within the scope of representation. This section applies only to employees, as defined by Section 3599.52, and only for periods when a memorandum of understanding is not in effect.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/legislature-employer-employee-relations-3599-68","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}