California Bill Would Strengthen Enforcement Against Employers with Unpaid Wage Judgments (Assembly Bill 485)

A bill introduced in the California Assembly in February 2025 aims to strengthen enforcement of unpaid wage judgments against employers. Assembly Bill 485 (AB 485), introduced by Assemblymember Liz Ortega, would specifically target employers who operate under state-issued licenses or permits. Current Enforcement Mechanisms Under existing law, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)—led by…