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New Los Angeles Minimum Wage
Starting July 1, 2022, all employees covered by the Los Angeles’ Minimum Wage Ordinance will get a raise, earning at least $16.04 per hour. (The current applicable minimum wage for all covered employees is $15.00/hour.) Employers
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine/testing Requirement Rule for Large Employers
2022 started off with disappointing news for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). After various motions and two contradicting district court decisions, the Supreme Court decided with a 6-3 majority to stay OSHA’s Rule
Revised Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations in Effect January 14, 2022
On December 16, 2021, California’s Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA) approved revised and more restrictive COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). The revised standards will go into effect January 14, 2022 and if not
Stay! 5th Circuit Affirmed Temporary Stay on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Requirements
As we previously wrote, on November 4, 2021 the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) requiring larger employers to verify their employees’ COVID-19 vaccination status, or require unvaccinated
OSHA Vaccination & Testing Mandate for Larger Employers
On November 4, 2021, the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) published the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure workers are fully vaccinated or tested for COVID-19
Los Angeles: Proof of Vaccination Requirement in Effect November 8
As we previously wrote, the City of Los Angeles recently passed an Ordinance requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations before entering various public locations – including food establishments, gyms and fitness venues, entertainment
California Employer Compliance: SB 331 Changes Separation Agreements
As expected, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 331, which will have a sweeping effect on settlement and separation agreements. As we previously wrote, SB 331 expands on previous legislation that prohibited various confidentiality
Los Angeles Passes Proof of Vaccination Ordinance
As anticipated, the Los Angeles City Council passed an Ordinance and Mayor Eric Garcetti signed it, on October 6, 2021. The Ordinance requires patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering “certain public locations.”
Los Angeles Closer to Proof of Vaccination Ordinance
The Los Angeles City Council met today (September 29th) to discuss the proposed Ordinance to require proof of vaccines to enter “certain public locations.” There will be a second reading next week. If the Ordinance
The end of non-disparagement clauses in employment settlement agreements?
Many employment settlement agreements include a non-disparagement clause that prohibits one party from spreading lies or rumors and disparaging the other party. A pending California bill (Senate Bill 331) may threaten the validity of non-disparagement