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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: Form I-9 Flexibility for Employers
Form I-9 Requirements and COVID-19 As many employers know, federal rules require employers to physically verify the identity and eligibility of new hires to work in the united states (Form I-9.) In remote hire
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
Bad Apple: Employee Searches are Compensable Time
The California Supreme Court clarified in a highly anticipated decision, that time spent waiting for and undergoing mandatory exit searches of personal items is considered compensable time under California’s Wage Orders. In Frlekin v. Apple
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Do NOT Pay Off – Just Ask the DFEH
We previously wrote about Riot Games’ $10,000,000 settlement of a class action lawsuit for alleged discrimination, retaliation and harassment. Although many may consider this a generous settlement, the State of California disagrees. In an unusual
Employers, in case you were wondering, your employees cannot compete with you
Many California laws seek to restrict the terms and conditions an employer may place on an employee during employment. Yesterday, the California Court of Appeal confirmed that Business and Professions Code Section 16600 is not
Employers, In Case You Were Wondering: Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Do Not Pay Off
Just ask Riot Games, which recently agreed to pay $10,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of the California Equal Pay Act, and gender discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. The settlement amount will
Legislative Update 2020: Sexual Harassment Training for Janitorial and Construction Workers
Last in our series of California’s legislative updates is a summary of bills aimed at sexual harassment in the janitorial and construction industries: Assembly Bill 547: Authorizes the DLSE to Compile a List of Qualified
California 2020 Legislative Update – Settlement Agreements and Leaves of Absence
Today our employer focused legislative update zeroes in on “no rehire” provisions in settlement agreements, expansion of benefits to employees who donate organs, and care for a family member: Assembly Bill 749: Prohibits Settlement Agreements