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The Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s Proposed Regulations Are Out!
So… California employers are used to the fact that in almost every instance, our state employment laws are stricter than federal law. As a result, some tend to ignore federal law, figuring it won’t apply anyway. Well, here’s an important exception. Effective June 17,...
Revised Criminal History Regulations Approved for California Employers
Big news. The California Civil Rights Department has approved proposed changes to the regulations applicable to the use of an applicant’s criminal history in making employment decisions. The revised regulations are effective on October 1, 2023. So, what do you need to...
Handbooks Just Got a Whole Lot Scarier
If you read our blog, you know that the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) has been feeling particularly spicy this year. Well, they are at it again, and this time, they’ve issued a decision in Stericycle, Inc. that requires a very close look at...
Changes to the Form I-9 (and Some Other Things!)
It’s rare that the Form I-9 makes headlines, but tomorrow will be one of those rare occasions! On June 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that on July 25, 2023, it will issue its final rule on the “Optional Alternatives to the Physical...
The California Supreme Court Issues Ruling on PAGA Standing
The California Supreme Court has now issued its long-awaited ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (Read the full opinion here.) We previously posted about the significance of this anticipated ruling here and here. Adolph is the California Supreme Court’s...
The Return of the Industrial Welfare Commission
On July 10, 2023, Governor Newsome signed over 20 budget-related bills, which go into effect immediately. One of those bills (AB 102) includes funding for the defunct Industrial Welfare Commission (“IWC”). The IWC was a five-member commission in the California...
California Supreme Court Limits Employer Liability for COVID-19 Infections in Employee Households
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have often asked about the limits of liability for workplace COVID-19 infections that spread to family members. Last week, the California Supreme Court gave us answers. In the summer of 2020, Victory Woodworks...
A Little Breathing Room to Figure Out Your CPRA Obligations
If you’re a business subject to the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the last few months have been incredibly frustrating. First, the law went into effect January 1, 2023 — but with no regulations or even an FAQ from the California Privacy Protection Agency...
CDPH Changes the Definition of “Outbreak” and Masking Recommendations
On June 20, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised its COVID-19 Public Health Officer Order for COVID-19 Disease Control & Prevention. The Agency changed the definition of “outbreak” in non-health care settings, and provided updated...
Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Grants Available!
Ahh. A bit of good news. Small California employers and non-profits that paid California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) in 2022 may apply for grants up to $50,000. The “California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave...
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