It may be the season for a pumpkin latte and too much candy, or finally breaking out those soft sweaters and fuzzy slippers as the weather starts to chill (even
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Don’t Forget CA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Mandate in 2020
With so much going on for employers in 2020, let us not forget the #MeToo movement and related changes in California’s laws requiring sexual harassment prevention training. All employers with
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California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Several weeks have gone by since Governor Newsom paused California’s reopening plan due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, leaving California businesses with little guidance as to when they could
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Can California Employers Use the New FMLA Certification of Health Care Provider Forms?
As you may have heard, the federal Department of Labor has issued new Certification of Health Care Provider forms for an employee’s own serious health condition (WH-380-E) and
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Can we Please Stop Using the Term Furlough Without Defining It?
What is a “furlough” when applied to a private business with a non-union workforce in California? In my view, it is a temporary layoff (or required unpaid leave due to
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California Issues Safe Reopening Playbook
Are you tired of Covid checklists yet? Well you may be, but California recently issued an Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening that is actually quite good.
It includes a
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California Provides a Free Harassment Prevention Online Tool for Employees
With so many businesses either re-opening or planning to reopen in California, let’s not forget that all employees (not just supervisors) must be trained in harassment prevention before year end.
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Los Angeles County Re-Opens for Burgers & Haircuts!
On this sunny Saturday the County of Los Angeles has opened for business just a little bit more.
Angelenos can go to a restaurant (preferably with patio seating), and have
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California Moves to Stage 2 (With Local Approval Only)
Governor Newsom announced today that California has moved on to early Stage 2, but only for cities and counties that obtain state approval.
Under Stage 2, certain businesses, establishments
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First Steps for Return-To-Work Planning
I have been speaking with many clients about the first steps for return-to-work planning. The Covid-19 shut-downs were so quick that there wasn’t sufficient time to plan. Employers want
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