BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES
While Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) was set to expire on September 30, 2022, employers should be aware that on September 29, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 152 that would extend SPSL to the end of the year. (See Assembly Bill 152.) This bill does not...
On September 18, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2188 which amends California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act to prohibit discrimination in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment, or otherwise penalizing a person based on a person’s...
Many employers provide their employees (especially new employees) with handbooks that cover every question, hazard and need from the job – which is essential when getting the ball rolling for your business. Effective employee handbooks, however, can be hard for...
Drug and alcohol addiction carries much less stigma than in previous eras. Decades ago, those suffering from substance abuse and addiction could expect little understanding from employers when they needed time off for rehabilitation. Now more employees feel better...
In April 2022, California’s Occupations Safety and Health Administration Standards Board readopted its emergency COVID-19 standard, meaning the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 regulations are effective through January 2023. This blog covered the proposed changes in a separate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...