Employment-Related Urgency Bills Await Governor’s Signature
Last Monday, the California legislature concluded its 2019-2020 legislative session. Several of the bills that were passed will go into effect immediately should the Governor…
Remember Masks, Social Distance Over Holiday Weekend
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging all California businesses to remind their employees of the importance of wearing masks and maintaining social distancing as…
Job Killer Update: Two Employment Bills Pass to Governor, Veto Requested
Two California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills made it out of the Legislature late on Monday night and are now headed to the Governor’s desk. Governor…
Remote Working: US DOL Issues Paying for Hours Worked Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been busy. The agency recently clarified how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA) leave provisions apply to…
FFCRA Back-To-School Questions Answered
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) clarified how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA) leave provisions apply to certain school closure scenarios….
Employment-Related Job Killer Bills Remain as End of Session Approaches
Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills that will significantly increase labor costs and create more liability for employers are expected to be voted on in…
Required Awareness Training on Valley Fever Symptoms
I understand the Labor Code has been revised to address an increase in the number of reported cases of Valley Fever since 2016. As a…
Sonoma County Adopts COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
On August 18, 2020, Sonoma County became the tenth locality to enact an emergency supplemental COVID-19-related paid sick leave ordinance, which sets forth paid sick…
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Regulations In Effect
Passed in 2018 — and effective on January 1, 2020 — the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) alters the way many for-profit businesses must operate….
Reminder: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Requirements, Employee Access
Businesses continue to strive and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, modifying their operations to conform to the ever-changing government workplace safety orders and guidance. In…