Employment Law Potpourri (COVID-Related)
As 2021 marches on, so do legal developments related to COVID-19 and the workplace! Here is a round-up of recent news: • COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Tool Now Available. On April 26, 2021, the DIR and Labor Commissioner released a web-based tool to assist workers and...
Employee Recall Bill Signed
On April 16, 2021, California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 93, which is effective immediately. The new law requires certain employers to recall workers laid-off for reasons related to COVID-19 if and when positions become available. Which Employers are Covered...
Preparing for COVID-19 Compliance Inspections: The Basics
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office recently cited a southern California gymnastics club for $ 1.3 million for various wage and hour violations. The Labor Commissioner discovered the violations during a COVID-19 compliance inspection. In addition, OSHA recently...