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Business Beware: Environmental and Occupational Warnings Under Prop 65
After 34 years California’s Proposition 65 continues to serve as a ripe source of litigation against businesses which fail to warn that their products can expose consumers to chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
Effective Immediately: Residential Tenants Receive Further COVID-19 Protections in California
On August 31, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an eviction protection law that significantly amends the long-standing procedures for initiating and prosecuting residential unlawful detainer actions based on failure to pay rent. The new
New Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 in the Workplace
After several months, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released updated guidance on COVID-19 in the form of FAQs. The new guidance provides answers to many questions employers face when re-opening the workplace,
Roadmap for Compliance: General and Industry-Specific Guidance for Reopening
We are now on the road to recovery – and the reopening of our businesses. Although most of us wish it were as easy as turning on a light switch, it will not be an
California Governor Issues Paid Sick Leave to Food Sector Workers
Updated April 24, 2020 On April 16, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an industry-specific Order (Executive Order N-51-20), directing food sector “hiring entities” to provide up to two weeks of supplemental paid sick leave related
Estate Planning Document Execution During Pandemic
Estate planning is more important than ever as COVID-19 continues its spread. Creating a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care will enable you to set forth your health care desires and enable you to
COVID-19: What are the “Safer at Home” Orders?
California and the City of Los Angeles issued “safer at home” orders which have significantly impacted businesses and workers. The California order (Executive Order N-33-20) was issued March 19, 2020 and stays in effect until
COVID-19: California Employer Frequently Asked Questions
(Updated March 19, 2020) 1. Can I ask employees to leave the workplace and stay home if I suspect they have COVID-19? If an employee is exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19 (i.e., cough, shortness of
Bad Apple: Employee Searches are Compensable Time
The California Supreme Court clarified in a highly anticipated decision, that time spent waiting for and undergoing mandatory exit searches of personal items is considered compensable time under California’s Wage Orders. In Frlekin v. Apple
Employers: California Assembly Bill 51 on Hold For Now
We previously highlighted Assembly Bill 51, which prohibits employers from requiring employees or applicants for employment to “waive any right, forum, or procedure for a violation” of the Fair Employment and Housing Act or the