On June 9, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced an increase in the standard mileage rate used to calculate employee mileage reimbursement for the remainder of 2022. The IRS explained that the increase in the rate is because of the “recent gasoline...
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“Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana” – U.S. Supreme Court Finds Certain PAGA Claims Subject to Arbitration
In a recent 8-1 decision affecting California employers, the United States Supreme Court held that employees bringing suit against their employer for violations of the Labor Code under the Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) can be compelled to arbitrate on an...
What do employers need to know about employee meal breaks?
Employees are required by law to be given various breaks during their shifts. California employers need to know the applicable laws and apply them. There are also some special circumstances employers should be aware of. In California, employees who work five hours or...
What are you allowed to say in an employment verification?
A former employee of your company is a candidate for a job elsewhere. The organization he applied to has asked for his employment verification from you which in addition to dates of employment, may also seek items like: The person’s capabilities and specialized skills...
Updates on CDPH Quarantine Guidance and Cal/OSHA’s Proposed Revisions and Readoption of the COVID-19 ETS
CDPH Update On April 6, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”), issued updated quarantine and isolation guidance and one of the most significant changes is that the guidance no longer requires quarantine of asymptomatic persons following exposure to...
Handling layoffs if you are the manager
As more people head back to the office after a long period of working from home, some companies are facing the reality that it’s time to downsize. As the manager, the burden of laying off employees falls to you. Knowing that you have to give pink slips to the people...
Employers need to update best practices for video interviews
The pandemic has changed the way that many businesses operate. One of the most notable is video conferencing platforms, both for large all-company meetings and smaller ones discussing internal projects. It even became typical for conducting sales calls. Not...
Statistical analysis can root out unfair pay discrepancies
Even small companies’ payrolls involve a wide range of factors. So many that it can be challenging to determine if the compensation is fair or if it shows bias. If the bias reflects race, gender, country of origin or other factors protected by civil rights laws, any...
Watch out for this mistake when recruiting
As an employer, you should remain informed of changes in both society and the law. Most job applicants do not set out looking to take a potential employer to court. They want a job, and they want to be treated fairly when their application is considered....
Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order on Cal/OSHA Regulations
On February 28, 2022, Governor Newsom signed an executive order which brings the Cal/OSHA ETS Regulations in-line with present CDPH masking requirements. The CDPH updated its guidance on February 28, 2021, making it a “strong recommendation” that unvaccinated...