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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
Executive Order on Deferring Payroll Taxes – Frequently Asked Questions
On August 8, 2020, the President issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of the Treasury to use his authority to defer withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations (the “Executive Order”). On
New Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 in the Workplace
After several months, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released updated guidance on COVID-19 in the form of FAQs. The new guidance provides answers to many questions employers face when re-opening the workplace,
California Employers: Another Reminder to Review Your Employment Arbitration Agreement
A recent Court of Appeal decision reminds California employers to review severability provisions within employment arbitration agreements. In Nichole Kec v. Superior Court, a former employee (Kec) brought individual, class and Private Attorneys General Act
DOL Provides Guidance on When the FFCRA Covers Summer Camp, Summer Program Closures
On June 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published guidance on when an employee may take leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to care for their child based on a
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.
Anti-Antibody Testing: Updated Guidance from the EEOC on COVID-19 Testing
In April 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided guidance on the types of employee screening employers can perform to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. In the April 2020 release the
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
Employers: Every Move You Make, Every Step You Take (Could Be Retaliation): How to Police Your Employees During A Pandemic
In the immediate short term, as they deal with the difficulties imposed by COVID-19, employers are making employment decisions on a daily and weekly basis, not only adding to their stress levels, but also increasing
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