California Governor Gives Order Dimming Entire State, as COVID-19 Cases Rise
On July 13, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California would continue scaling back its reopening as the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and ICU…
Vacation Policy Factors to Consider During COVID-19 Pandemic
A consequence of the prolonged shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically reduced travel. As a result, during…
[July 23 Webinar] Adapting to the Evolving Workplace
As the workplace continues to adapt amid COVID-19, new questions emerge as everyone adjusts to new social and workplace practices. Some employees have returned while…
California Legislature Advances Two CFRA Expansion Bills
The California Legislature is continuing to march through its regular legislative calendar, and two bills in particular could dramatically alter the California Family Rights Act…
‘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,…
