- The **California Chamber of Commerce** has initiated a lawsuit against **Senate Bill 399**, also called the **California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act**, which took effect on New Year’s Day.
- This law prohibits **captive audience meetings**, where employees must attend sessions promoting anti-union sentiments, under the threat of **retaliation or discrimination**.
- Supporters of the law argue it aims to prevent **employer coercion** during unionization efforts, while opponents claim it violates **1st Amendment rights** for free speech.
- The lawsuit argues that the law imposes liability on employers for exercising their federal rights to communicate with employees, despite clarity that attendance must be voluntary.
- Legal experts suggest the case may escalate to the **Supreme Court**, depending on interpretations of federal labor laws regarding state regulations.
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Atlas Winston
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