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California Court of Appeal Confirms the Legality of Prospective Meal Period Waivers

In Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., a California Court of Appeal answered a question that many California employers may not have known even needed to be answered—whether California employees can prospectively waive their...more

4/30/2025  /  Appeals , California , Class Action , Employee Rights , Employer Responsibilities , Employment Litigation , Employment Policies , Rest and Meal Break , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

2021 Brought More Regulations for California Employers

2021 was another important year for California employers.  From decisions by the California Supreme Court regarding employees’ rights to premium pay for missed meal and rest breaks, to legislation expanding the scope of...more

1/17/2022  /  Cal-OSHA , California , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Employment Litigation , Employment Policies , Human Resources Professionals , Vaccinations , Workplace Safety

Do Employees Still Have to Wear a Mask?

As more and more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, employees are starting to ask questions about mask requirements.  Mask requirements currently vary widely (and are changing frequently) depending on the state in which the...more

4/14/2021  /  Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Infectious Diseases , Masks , Personal Protective Equipment , Vaccinations , Workplace Safety

Governor Newsom Signs New COVID-19 Relief Measure

On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 95 (“SB 95”) which entitles most California employees to a new bank of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave.  The law will go into effect on March 29,...more

3/23/2021  /  California , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Economic Injury Disaster Loans , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Financial Stimulus , Governor Newsom , Human Resources Professionals , Relief Measures , Small Business

California Passes Bills Expanding Rights to Both Paid and Unpaid Leave

California Assembly Bill 1867 (signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 9, 2020) and Senate Bill 1383 (signed on September 17, 2020) significantly expand the rights of California employees to both paid and...more

9/25/2020  /  California , California Family Rights Act (CFRA) , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) , Governor Newsom , Paid Leave , Sick Leave
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