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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
Funds Available to Businesses Under Updated COVID-19 EIDL Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced major modifications to the 2020 COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program on September 8, 2021, including raising the maximum loans available from $500,000 to $2 million. The
Tipping Point: CA Legislature Takes Action Against Food Delivery Apps
Millions of people in COVID-19 lockdown ordered food online from food delivery platforms using mobile applications in 2020, which resulted in alleged abuses by certain food delivery platforms. In response, the California legislature enacted the
More Money for the Depleted Restaurant Revitalization Fund?
During the first 21 days of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) approved by Congress in April 2021 and administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), priority was given to eligible small businesses with limited financial
“No Shots, No Admission” Policy Coming to Los Angeles
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a motion instructing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would require individuals to show proof of vaccination to enter public indoor spaces within the geographic boundaries
Employees Need Not Have Individual Claims to Bring PAGA Actions
In yet another unfavorable opinion for employers, a California Court of Appeal ruled an employee may maintain a representative action under the Private Attorney General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) on behalf of “aggrieved employees” even
Pay Up! CA Supreme Court Holds Incentive Payments to Be Included in Calculation of Premium Pay
In another detrimental decision for employers, that has retroactive application, the California Supreme Court just complicated calculation of premium pay owed for non-compliant breaks – holding it must include all nondiscretionary payments, similar to overtime