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On December 13, 2021 during a press conference, California’s Health and Human Services Secretary indicated that a new, indoor mask mandate would be in-place effective Wednesday, December 15, 2021 and lasting until January 15, 2021. Later in the afternoon, the...
There are situations when it becomes clear very quickly that a new hire is not a good fit. If you notice this and decide to separate their employment on their first day on the job, they're probably going to feel that this is unfair and unjust. While this emotional...
On November 4, 2021, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration released an unpublished version of the language to be submitted for the Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) concerning vaccination and testing. It also created...
One of the multiple laws taking effect on the first day of the new year that impacts California employers and employees carries some stiff penalties for employers found guilty of violating it. It involves wage theft – which now can rise to the level of grand theft. ...
When setting up a job posting, be wary of how you word it and what qualifications you ask potential employees to have. You do not want to be accused of discrimination when you’re really just trying to find an employee who is a good fit for the company and the open...
A number of considerations influence what you ultimately pay individual workers. Their previous job experience, education and negotiating skills can all influence their wages, as can rapport with their co-workers and managers. Unfortunately, this might mean that some...
As an employer, you have numerous legal obligations to the people that work for your business. One of the most basic is that you pay them for their efforts. Federal employment laws create specific obligations for your business regarding the retention of certain...
Employers should be aware that the expiration deadline for the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) entitlement is September 30, 2021. The statute states that employees taking SPSL at the time of expiration are permitted to take the full amount of their SPSL...
On September 17, 2021, Cal/OSHA issued proposed language for a permanent COVID-19 hazard standard. The “permanent” aspect of the rule may be limited to 2-3 years after its adoption. The existing COVID-19 Prevention Plan standard is a temporary standard and requires...
It’s always difficult to let an employee go -- particularly when they’ve been with the company for a while. Unfortunately, it’s bound to happen, whether that’s due to downsizing, restructuring or simply poor performance on the employee’s part. Why should you offer an...