With the headlines of interest rate hikes and news of mass layoffs, we are seeing more employers looking to reduce staff and expenses. To avoid negative publicity and, hopefully, litigation
Continue Reading How to Conduct a Layoff (without getting sued)Continued Expansion of the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”)
In 2021, the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) faced a major overhaul. Now, additional changes signed into law last week by Governor Newsom will expand employer obligations. Effective January
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Sign or Veto? Bills Impacting Employers Await Governor Newsom’s Decision
Bills of importance to California employers were passed by the California Legislature in the final days of the 2022 session, which ended yesterday. Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30
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COVID Confusion Continues in CA
This month’s change in CDC guidance on Covid-19 exposures and cases continues to sow confusion amongst CA employers.
While the CDC does not require testing for Covid-19 exposures or for
Continue Reading COVID Confusion Continues in CAAccommodating Anxiety and Related Disabilities
Harried, frazzled, overwhelmed, anxious and stressed are words that I’m hearing a lot lately. No, I’m not a therapist, though sometimes, as a lawyer, I feel like one. Disability claims
Continue Reading Accommodating Anxiety and Related DisabilitiesCourt Strikes California’s Board Diversity Rule
A California court has struck down California’s board diversity statute, AB 979 as violating the Equal Protection Clause.
California became the first state to mandate diversity on boards of directors
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Here We Go Again: California Reenacts Supplemental Paid Sick Leave For COVID-19
The California legislature passed a new bill, SB 114, that was signed by Governor Newsom Wednesday. The bill reenacts a supplemental paid sick leave (“SPSL”) requirement for companies with more
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California Reinstates Supplemental Covid-19 Sick Pay
With a record number of Californians missing work due to the Omicron variant, Governor Newsom has reached a deal with state lawmakers to require employers with more than 25 employees
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Cal/OSHA Shortens Most Quarantine Guidelines to Sync with CDPH
Cal/OSHA updated its FAQs to conform to the new recommendations of the California Department of Health (CDPH). So, hot off the presses, here are the latest rules for California workplaces.
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New Year, New CA COVID-19 Rules Depend on Booster Status
Just two weeks ago, we detailed the readopted Cal/OSHA rules on quarantining in the event of a COVID-19 case or exposure. Now, the CDC and the CA Department of Public
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