Commentary on Issues Facing California Employers
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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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…
Continue Reading Here We Go Again: California Reenacts Supplemental Paid Sick Leave For COVID-19
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 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.
Continue Reading Cal/OSHA Shortens Most Quarantine Guidelines to Sync with CDPH
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 …
Continue Reading New Year, New CA COVID-19 Rules Depend on Booster Status
A little over a year ago, Cal/OSHA adopted the first emergency temporary standards (“ETS”) to address COVID-19 cases in the workplace. Now, the second set of revisions will take effect…
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As the pandemic landscape continues to evolve for employers, earlier today, OSHA published new emergency temporary standards on employee vaccination (ETS). California employers now need to navigate the nuances of…
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A topic that comes up nearly daily, contractor vs. employee classification still trips up even the most savvy employers. Nancy Yaffe and I have you covered! Join us for a…
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As I’ve written about in prior blog posts, female entrepreneurship is on the rise globally. Women increasingly drive creation and innovation, and female decision makers power economies around the world.
Continue Reading Fox Launches Legally EmpowHERed Podcast for Entrepreneurs
You can tell by the number of blog posts in your inbox that vaccine-related topics are all the rage right now. We covered mandatory vaccination policies, exemptions, and…
Continue Reading How To Ask Coworkers, Employees and Customers About Vaccination Status
