So far during the pandemic, around 2.4 million women have left the workforce, numbers much higher than men. Yet, in a small silver lining, there have been a record number
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Lifting the Regional Stay Home Order and What it Means
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UPDATED 2:30 p.m. January 25, 2021
California state health officials have lifted the December 3, 2020 Regional Stay Home Order. That means reopening plans for each county will revert…
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California Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements for COVID-19
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Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB1867 into law, which provides supplemental paid sick leave benefits for California workers. The new law, which adds section 248.1 to the Labor Code, provides…
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A Primer on Getting Employees Back to Production
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With restrictions beginning to soften following the months-long COVID-19 crisis, and producers eager to get back to production, but daunted by the economic and legal challenges of the pandemic production…
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New Guidelines for Getting Back to Work
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The White House has issued new guidelines for employers preparing to reopen their workplaces. While there is no date certain for businesses to reopen, employers can use these guidelines to…
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Free Webinar on Coronavirus Issues in the Workplace
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With the rapidly evolving landscape, new issues arise daily for employers. Join our Labor & Employment and Hospitality teams, on March 12th at 12pm pacific time, for a Q&A format…
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Novel Workplace Issues Addressing Novel Coronavirus
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With cases of COVID-19, or novel Coronavirus, at 87 and rising in the United States, communities are bracing for widespread impact. Here are some issues for consideration in managing wellness
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Court Gives California Independent Contractor Law AB-5 The Green Light
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Gig economy giants Uber and Postmates failed to convince U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee that she should grant an injunction to prevent enforcement of AB-5. While seeking to halt enforcement
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Top 10 List of California’s Newest Employment Laws
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Our Labor & Employment team has been busy this fall! As loyal readers, your inboxes have been filled with our updates on all the changes to California employment laws. This…
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A Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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As part of my practice focusing on labor & employment counseling, I have developed a passion for helping entrepreneurs set up their businesses and create their corporate cultures. All while…
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