Prohibits certain employment actions against employees affected by a declared state of emergency.

This bill prohibits employers from firing, punishing, or taking adverse actions against employees who cannot work due to a declared state of emergency (e.g., natural disasters or evacuations). It specifically protects most workers but excludes healthcare personnel, public safety staff, and contractors for emergency services. Employees must try to notify employers of their absence and return to work as soon as safety allows, but employers cannot force them to use sick leave for emergency-related absences. Violations carry fines up to $10,000 per offense, collected by the Labor Commissioner. The law applies only to emergencies declared after its effective date.