by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 20, 2022 | News
On January 14, 2022, Cal-OSHA’s revised Emergency Temporary Standards became effective. To assist employers with compliance, an updated FAQ and additional Fact Sheets were issues. FACT SHEET ON ISOLATION & QUARANTINE The Fact Sheet provides workers and...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 10, 2022 | News
As we begin the new year, it’s time to review the new laws that became effective January 1st. While not as expansive as in prior years, there are several new laws impacting the workplace. Below is a summary of the new employment laws that should be noted. Personnel...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 25, 2021 | News
EMPLOYMENT LAW COVID-19 UPDATE LABOR COMMISSIONER FAQ & POSTER REQUIREMENTS March 24, 2021 As we recently reported in our prior newsletter, Governor Newsom signed SB 95 into law on March 19th reviving California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for...
by Cynthia Elkins | Nov 6, 2020 | News
As we prepare for cooler weather, and the upcoming holiday season, we also need to prepare for the many new employment laws that will take effect January 1, 2021. In the final days before the deadline to sign or veto proposed legislation, Governor Newsom was busy...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 22, 2020 | News
POTENTIAL JOINT EMPLOYER LIABILITY WITH STAFFING AGENCIES Employers (referred to as “client-employer”) who obtain workers through a “labor contractor” (e.g. staffing agencies) can be held liable for the wage and hour violations committed by the staffing agency even if...
by Cynthia Elkins | Sep 30, 2020 | News
This year, as in past years, the Governor has been presented numerous new pieces of employment-related legislation for signature which will have significant impact upon California employers. Most of these new laws will take effect as of January 1, 2021. Below is a...
