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Vaccination Guidance for Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
In this ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, the prospect of employee vaccinations creates many questions and compliance concerns for employers. These concerns include whether, and to what extent, employers can and should require vaccinations for employees. While
New California Law Provides Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Affected Workers
Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved a significant supplemental paid sick leave law which became effective September 19, 2020. The law, codified as Labor Code Section 248.1, requires certain larger employers to provide up to 80
Minimum Wage Alert: Employers Must Comply with New Local Increases by July 1, 2020
On January 1, 2020, the State of California increased the minimum wage to $13 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and to $12 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees.
Employers: Every Move You Make, Every Step You Take (Could Be Retaliation): How to Police Your Employees During A Pandemic
In the immediate short term, as they deal with the difficulties imposed by COVID-19, employers are making employment decisions on a daily and weekly basis, not only adding to their stress levels, but also increasing
COVID-19: Return to Work Employer FAQs
Now that we have been sheltering in place for close to two months, most of us are eagerly waiting for life to return to “normal.” We all want our businesses to thrive and to become
Compelling Employees to Appear for Work During a Pandemic
Employers are faced with unique challenges with the appearance of COVID-19. While many employers are transitioning their workforce to remote platforms, many essential businesses (such as grocery stores, laundromats, and hotels) are unable to function
Telecommuting in the Age of COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19, many employers are transitioning their workforce to remote platforms in an effort to comply with “safer at home” orders and prevent the spread of infection. For many employers, the home