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Welcome to Shaw Law Group, PC’s law blog. We focus on employment law developments, particularly in California. Nothing in this forum should be construed as legal advice, ’cause it isn’t. So, please consult your lawyer or hire us! (We typically represent employers, not employees). Also – this is a public website, so communications are not privileged. Copyright Shaw Law Group, PC © 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. All rights reserved.
A bit of good news in these crazy times
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
A bit of good news in these crazy times...new Cal/OSHA FAQS regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard! (Many of you will be happy with number 52 regarding pay.) Read them here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/COVID19FAQs.html The agency is now saying...
The End of an Error?
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
“When you write, you’re wrong.” A former partner passed along that advice to me, perhaps 15 years ago. It was a warning, after he learned I had been sending informal legal update emails to “clients and friends.” I wrote emails because that firm had no blogs at that...
Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 25 – Whither Supplemental COVID Paid Sick Leave After 12/31/20?
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Here is installment #25 of our ongoing series of COVID-related posts of interest to California employers. As of this writing, 12/26, it looks like Congress is NOT extending the "FFCRA" mandatory paid sick leave or special COVID expanded Family and Medical Leave past...
IRS Announces Standard Mileage Rate for 2021
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
The IRS Standard Mileage rate for 2021 will be $0.56 per mile. That's down $0.015 from 2020. The IRS announcement is here. Employers typically use this rate to reimburse employees for the business use of their personal vehicles. In some states, it's not required to...
Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 24 – EEOC On Mandatory Vaccinations and More
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Here is installment #24 of our ongoing series of COVID-related posts of interest to California employers. EEOC Weighs in on Mandatory COVID Vaccines We've posted a couple of times in the past about whether employers may require workers to be vaccinated against...
Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 23 – New “Regional Stay at Home Order” Issued December 3, 2020
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Here is installment #23 of our ongoing series of COVID-related posts of interest to California employers. Reacting to increased Coronavirus infections and tightening hospital occupancy, Governor Newsom issued on December 3, 2020, a new "Regional Stay at Home Order."...
Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 22 – New Cal OSHA Standard and More
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Here is installment #22 of our ongoing series of COVID-related posts of interest to California employers. CAL-OSHA ISSUES REGULATIONS REGARDING EMPLOYER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO MOST EMPLOYERS For employers not subject to specific aerosol transmissible...
End of November Employment Law Pot Pourri
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Greetings, We've been a little light on the posts lately. But you can still sign up for our gigantic "new laws" Webinar here. We have several dates set as of now, including December 1, 10, and even January 7. Watch the incomparable Jennifer Shaw play all the hits:...
Elections Have Consequences Department….
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
No, not *that* election. That election is not even over yet. And if you don't believe me, just ask President Gore. If the current media predictions hold, however, there will be many consequences of the presidential election, which will be the subject of many future...
Court of Appeal Reinstates Lawsuit Over Termination for Failing Background Check
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
In California, an employee has the right to pretend that criminal convictions, which have been dismissed or judicially expunged, essentially do not exist (with certain exceptions). Labor Code section 432.7 provides such protections. So, unless an exception applies...