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City of Los Angeles Expands Paid Sick Leave for Large Employers
On April 7, 2020, Mayor Garcetti signed an emergency Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Order superseding a related ordinance previously adopted by the Los Angeles City Council. The Order requires employers with (i) 500 or more
Los Angeles County Issues New Social Distancing Protocol
On April 10, 2020, Los Angeles County extended its “Safer at Home” Order until May 15, 2020, and directed essential businesses (such as restaurants, gas stations, and residential care facilities) within all unincorporated areas and
Compelling Employees to Appear for Work During a Pandemic
Employers are faced with unique challenges with the appearance of COVID-19. While many employers are transitioning their workforce to remote platforms, many essential businesses (such as grocery stores, laundromats, and hotels) are unable to function
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
Telecommuting in the Age of COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19, many employers are transitioning their workforce to remote platforms in an effort to comply with “safer at home” orders and prevent the spread of infection. For many employers, the home
City of Los Angeles Emergency Order: Comply or Face Fines and Imprisonment
On April 7, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti issued an emergency “Worker Protection Order” directing essential businesses (such as grocery stores, laundromats, and hotels) and their customers/visitors, to take specified measures to slow the spread of
Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department Provides Guidance on Rent Repayment Agreements
We previously wrote about the LA City Council’s March 31, 2020 Ordinance which, among other things, gave tenants up to 12 months following the expiration of the Local Emergency Period to repay past due rent
More Highlights of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Part 2 of 2)
Earlier we posted Part 1 highlighting certain aspects of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act), which the federal government enacted to provide financial relief to individuals and businesses experiencing economic hardships
New Rules: California Unlawful Detainers
The California Judicial Council met April 6, 2020 to vote on certain emergency measures regarding unlawful detainer actions. The Judicial Council approved the following rules that remain in effect until 90 days after Governor Gavin
Highlights of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Part 1 of 2)
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which is intended to provide financial relief to people and businesses in response to the