1. (a) The term “employee” in the recordkeeping requirements in Labor Code section 1421 has the same meaning as the term “employee” in Labor Code section 1420(a)(1).
2. (b) The recordkeeping provisions in Labor Code section 1421 that do not specify the type of employee for whom the employer must keep records apply to employees as the term is used in Labor Code section 1420(a)(1).
3. (c) The phrase “all other covered workers” in Labor Code section 1421(f) does not refer to employees. It refers only to the other covered workers defined in Labor Code section 1420(a)(1), meaning an independent contractor or franchisee working as a janitor.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1422, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 1420 and 1421, Labor Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 13819) and section filed 7-1-2020; operative 7-15-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 27). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20.)