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Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure
We’re in the midst of California’s 2021 wildfire season, and given the state’s currently hot and dry climate, the California Department of Forestry and Fire…
Employers With Outdoor Workers, Be Prepared for Hot Weather!
Summer in California often means excessive heat warnings throughout the state; therefore, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) reminds all employers to…
New 2021 Computer Software Employee, Licensed Physician/Surgeon Exemption Rates
Start preparing now for 2021! The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the 2021 rates changes for the computer software employee exemption and…
Employer Tips for Remote Workers Moving Away
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way employers do business, including remote working arrangements that were forced upon many employers and employees in an effort…
High Heat Warnings: How to Keep Outdoor Workers Safe
As California experiences record-breaking temperatures — excessive heat warnings and watches have been issued throughout California, including Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles…
Safe Reopening for Workers, Employers’ FAQs Answered
On July 28, 2020, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued guidance, “Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers,” addressing a number of workplace-related…
California Labor Commissioner Enforcing Food Sector Workers Emergency Paid Sick Leave Order
As previously reported, on April 16, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order (EO) N-51-20, providing supplemental paid sick leave to food sector workers along…
Oakland Right to Recall Ordinance Targets Airport, Hospitality, Event Center, Restaurant Workers
On July 21, 2020, Oakland’s City Council adopted an industry-specific “Hospitality and Travel Worker Right to Recall Ordinance,” requiring airport hospitality businesses, hotels, restaurants and…
COVID-19 Prompts Extra Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers
On April 16, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-51-20, creating a COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave that requires employers, who are covered by Industrial…
Wage and Hour Considerations for Remote Workers
How do an employer’s pay obligations differ when an hourly/nonexempt employee is working remotely from home? It’s important to keep in mind that when having…
