Author: Sarah Woolston
Several Cities Join California in Ending Local COVID-19 State of Emergency
On Tuesday, February 28, California will end its COVID-19 declaration of emergency, and the federal government anticipates terminating the national emergency on May 11, 2023….
San Francisco’s New Military Leave Pay
San Francisco employers with 100 or more employees should prepare to comply with yet another local ordinance that goes into effect on February 19, 2023!…
Los Angeles City COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ends Soon
In response to COVID-19, California and several California cities and counties adopted COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave orders or ordinances, but after three years of…
Mountain View’s New Wage Theft Ordinance
Not only does Mountain View currently have the highest minimum wage rate in California, it also recently enacted the Mountain View Wage Theft Ordinance, which requires…
Berkeley Adopts New Fair Work Week Ordinance
On November 22, 2022, Berkeley’s City Council voted unanimously to approve a Fair Work Week Ordinance, which applies to a broad range of businesses such…
Los Angeles City’s New Fair Work Week Ordinance
On November 29, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council approved a Fair Work Week Ordinance, which goes into effect on April 1, 2023. Retail businesses…
Local Minimum Wage Increases January 1, 2023
Many California cities will ring in 2023 by increasing their local minimum wage rates. Employers should confirm what cities their employees work in to determine…
Applicant’s Criminal History Off Limits Until After Making Job Offer
We want to protect our company and staff from criminals. Can we ask applicants if they have a felony conviction in our application or during…
Survey Says: Submit Your Annual Business Survey!
Don’t ignore a letter from the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting that you complete an Annual Business Survey (ABS). These annual surveys are mandatory, and…
Company BBQ: Factors to Consider Before Sending Invites to Employees
We are having an offsite company barbecue this summer. What should I consider before hosting this event? Employer-sponsored social events are a great way to…
