‘Unlimited’ Vacation Policies, California Court Addresses
In recent years, “unlimited” vacation policies have gained traction in California, becoming increasingly popular for providing employees with limitless paid vacation or paid time off…
EDD Announces Up to 20-Week UI Extension
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has taken action to further assist people who are unemployed due to the economic impact of COVID-19. On July…
San Francisco Passes Back-to-Work Ordinance
On June 23, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an emergency ordinance, known as the “Back to Work” emergency ordinance. The ordinance provides…
California Adjusts Reopening, Steps Up Enforcement
As California has moved through its phases of reopening, the state has kept a close eye on the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The…
More Summer FFCRA School Closure Leave Guidance
A few weeks ago, as the school year was winding down, we looked at how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA) school closure leave…
California’s Face Mask Requirements Can Help Keep Businesses Open
It’s been almost two weeks since the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required Californians to wear a cloth face mask when outside the home,…
When a Holiday Falls on Saturday
As the Fourth of July approaches, this year falling on a Saturday, employers may choose to close on the preceding Friday, giving their employees a…
Factors to Keep in Mind When Rehiring Furloughed Employees
We are gearing up to restart our business soon. We furloughed several employees. Are there any concerns about rehiring? When we furloughed these people, we…
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Enforcement Begins July 1
As previously reported, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020, but the earliest date the California Attorney General could…
Remind Employees: Social, Physical Distancing Helps Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Social distancing, also known as physical distancing, is key to deterring the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace. It means staying at least six feet…
