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COVID-19: California Nixes Negative Test Requirement to End Isolation Early
On March 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced changes to its COVID-19 guidelines. A few days later, the County of Los Angeles announced it will align a few of its guidelines
New COVID-19 Prevention Regulations Are Now in Effect: The End of Exclusion Pay
California employers face new slate of legislation in 2023.
Employer Cost Increases: Los Angeles Minimum Wage, Federal Mileage Rate
The City of Los Angeles announced its new minimum wage which rises to $16.78 per hour (an increase of $0.74 from the current minimum wage of $16.04), on July 1, 2023. The increase is based
Labor Commissioner’s Office Publishes Guidance Re Transparency Act and Disclosure of Pay Scales
As many employers already know, California imposes several restrictions concerning pay disclosures. Labor Code Section 432.3 prohibits employers from inquiring into and relying on an applicant’s salary history and further requires employers, upon reasonable request,
Cadena v. Customer Connexx: Time Spent Clocking-In Is Compensable
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal held that time spent logging in to start employees’ shifts should be compensable. Plaintiffs – call center employees whose primary responsibilities were to provide customer service over the phone
Camp v. Home Depot-Employer Rounding Policies Under Scrutiny
The Sixth District California Court of Appeal held that despite evidence of neutrality of a rounding policy, the employer did not meet its burden of proof to show employees were properly compensated for all hours
New Legislation Affecting California Employers – Part 3
The California Legislature enacted numerous new bills – some (like those regarding COVID-19) are in effect now. Others require employer compliance as of January 1, 2023. This is the third part in a series of
New Legislation Affecting California Employers – Part 2
Following the summer recess, the California Legislature enacted numerous state Senate and Assembly bills taking effect immediately, or in 2023. Here are some with a direct impact on California employers. (Info re other new laws,
New Legislation Affecting California Employers – Part 1
California employers face new slate of legislation in 2023.
California Employers: Minimum Wage Increase July 1, 2022
Given the current state of inflation, minimum wage increases in many California municipalities will be going into effect as of July 1, 2022. Although a state-wide minimum wage of $15.00 for all employers (regardless of