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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
As of April 2, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
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: What are the “Safer at Home” Orders?
California and the City of Los Angeles issued “safer at home” orders which have significantly impacted businesses and workers. The California order (Executive Order N-33-20) was issued March 19, 2020 and stays in effect until
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
Employers: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Finalized
by Lewitt Hackman’s Employment Practice Group On March 18, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), a bipartisan bill which responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing, among
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