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New Joint Employer Rule under Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule updating its regulations regarding joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards…
New California Supplemental COVID-19 Sick Leave Poster, Guidance Available
The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) has issued both guidance on the new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements and model posters that…
Long Beach Adopts Worker Retention, Recall Ordinances
On May 19, 2020, the Long Beach City Council, following the lead of Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County, adopted worker retention and worker…
Hiring Retiree for Specific Projects as an Independent Contractor
One of my long-term employees recently retired and would like to do some occasional work for us in her spare time. Can we hire her…
California DFEH Releases 2021 Pay Data Report Findings
On Equal Pay Day —roughly two and a half weeks before Pay Data Reports for 2021 are due to the California Department of Fair Employment…
Two 2025 Employment Poster Updates Already
For 2025, employers already have two updated posting requirements, as California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed two bills bringing changes to employers’ workers’ compensation and…
Rate of California Nonfatal, Fatal Occupational Injuries Remains Stable
The Department of Industrial Relations released California’s 2017 occupational injury and illness data on employer-reported injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics works with state agencies…
City of Berkeley Issues Mandatory Vaccination Order for Certain Businesses
As we keep seeing during the pandemic, local public health agencies can issue public health orders that will supersede state orders. On August 5, 2021,…
New Executive Order, COVID-19 Quarantine CDPH Guidance
On December 14, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-84-20, addressing a number of issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including updating…
Coming Soon: U.S. Emergency Rule Establishing a Large Employer Vaccination or Testing Mandate
On September 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. Department of Labor through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is working to create an…
