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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.
SCOTUS: Employers May Not Penalize Employees for Sexual Orientation/Identity
In a 6-3 landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court, the Court held that an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
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
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
EEOC Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace as Employers Prepare for Lifting of Stay at Home Orders
Screening employees and customers prior to permitting them to enter a business has become the primary method used in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Until recently employers were left
Temporary Regulations to Implement the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Updated April 13, 2020 On April 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published temporary regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA’s paid leave requirements are described and interpreted in
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act & Department of Labor FAQs
Updated April 14, 2020 On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and on April 6, 2020, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) issued temporary implementing regulations. The DOL
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
Coronavirus: 13 Things Employers Should Do to Protect Employees, Customers
With the number of Coronavirus cases increasing daily, many employers wonder what steps can and should be taken to protect their employees and customers, while still complying with California and Federal labor laws. Based on