The Los Angeles Times reported that California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1383, authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71, which extends family leave protections to small business employees. Governor Gavin Newsom has said he will sign the bill. “Access to family leave is especially critical amid COVID-19, when workers need to take time off to care for themselves or their loved ones,” Jackson said. “Yet, without job protection, many workers fear losing their jobs for taking the Paid Family Leave benefits they pay for. We should be encouraging people to stay home if they are sick, not forcing them to choose between their health and their job.”