SMARTER Plan: Governor Newsom Unveils Next Phase of State’s COVID-19 Response
In a sign suggesting that California may be finally moving past the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of the California SMARTER plan: The…
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Workplace Posting Now Available
As previously reported, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 114 into law on February 9, 2022, which has revived COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave…
Remote Work Reminder: Comply With Wage and Hour Laws, Encourage Keeping a Schedule
As remote work continues to be a way of life for many, it’s important to ensure accurate timekeeping for nonexempt employees and comply with wage…
California’s Universal Indoor Face Covering Order Expires February 15
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently updated its face covering guidance and announced that it will not be extending its universal indoor face…
Governor Signs Bill Establishing COVID-19 Supplement Sick Leave for 2022
As previously reported, the California Legislature recently proposed new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) for most of 2022. On February 7, the proposal passed…
Pay Data Reporting Deadlines, Resources
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has updated its pay data reporting guidance for this year and set the report deadline for April…
California Legislature Proposes COVID-19 Supplement Sick Leave for 2022
In 2021, the California Legislature passed a paid sick leave law that supplemented the existing state paid sick leave law — it required employers with…
CCPA/CPRA: California Businesses Must Complete Required Privacy Training
California’s dedication to privacy protection began when the Legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018, and that dedication was further solidified when…
What am I required to do when an employee tests positive for COVID?
• Notify employees and employers of subcontracted employees who were on the same worksite as the worker diagnosed with COVID-19 during the infectious period in…
Employers: Post Form 300A Beginning February 1
It’s that time of year again: Beginning February 1, 2022, California employers must post their Form 300A, Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (which…
