New Federal Independent Contractor Rule

It’s not just California!  Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Labor published its final rule regarding independent contractor classification. The new rule is effective on March 11, 2024, and adopts a multi-factor test under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  The...

CDPH Updates COVID-19 Definitions and Requirements

On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued an order modifying certain COVID-19 definitions. The revisions reflect the CDPH’s updated intervention priorities, which are “now focused on protecting those most at risk for serious...

New California Workplace Violence Prevention Program Requirements

By July 1, 2024, employers must establish, implement, and maintain an “effective” workplace violence prevention plan (“WVPP”). The WVPP must be in writing, and include certain information, such as effective procedures for identifying and evaluating workplace violence...

COVID-19 Requirements Lift in 2024

Although many new employment laws went into effect on January 1, 2024, several COVID-19-related regulations and requirements expire this year.    COVID-19 Notice Requirements. The Labor Code provision requiring California employers to post or send notices of workplace...

Holiday Hotline: Planning Ahead

For many of us, the month of December is a joyful time, full of parties, dinners, and decorations. Yet, those same festivities make December a busy time of year for us at Shaw Law Group, as we field all kinds of holiday-season-related questions from our clients. This...

Employment Law Potpourri

The pace of employment law developments can be fast and furious at the end of the year.  Below are a few things you should carefully review.  Updated Paid Sick Leave Guidance. The DIR updated its Paid Sick Leave (“PSL”) FAQs to reflect the revised requirements...

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