• The amended AB 2364 threatens to create a bureaucratic nightmare, transforming the janitorial industry with unrealistic cleaning quotas and skyrocketing costs for employers.

• By establishing a Council similar to the controversial Fast Food Council, this bill undermines flexibility and disproportionately targets non-union employers, paving the way for an avalanche of costly lawsuits.

• Ignoring the unique dynamics of janitorial work, AB 2364 imposes rigid, one-size-fits-all regulations that could cripple operational efficiency and inflate expenses without delivering clear benefits.

STATUS: Passed the Legislature – Signed by the governor.

AB 2364 Letter of Opposition 

• AB 2374 (Haney; D-San Francisco) - DEAD
  Costly Custodian Mandates

• Expanded "Contractor" Definition: AB 2374 includes any janitorial staff employer in the definition, removing the 25-employee minimum, placing heavy burdens on small businesses.

• Increased Retention Period: Retention time raised from 60 to 90 days, with a mandate for continued employment based on performance.

• Preferential Hiring List: Mandates a seniority-based hiring list, restricting employers' ability to align the workforce with business needs, potentially reducing efficiency.

• Higher Operating Costs: The changes lead to significant increases in operating expenses for janitorial businesses, with costs passed down to property owners and tenants.

STATUS: The bill passed through the Assembly floor on a 51-11 vote but was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.