On September 15, 2022, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (“Board”) will hold a public hearing to address its draft proposed COVID-19 Permanent Standard (“Permanent Standard”). At the hearing, the...more
We previously described the “framework” for an agreement to reinstate California’s Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 114 into law on February 9, 2022. The specifics of the bill are...more
2/24/2022
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Virus Testing ,
Wage and Hour
What Happened? I Thought This Was Gone!
On Friday, December 17, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit lifted the nationwide Stay that had been previously put in place by the United States Court of...more
12/23/2021
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Masks ,
Notice Requirements ,
OSHA ,
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Time Extensions ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 685 into law, establishing new requirements for employers to notify employees and their unions about a potential COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. The new...more
9/23/2020
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Cal-OSHA ,
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Written Notice
California Assembly Bill (AB 450) is a bold move by the State Legislature to enter the I-9 arena – an area that has long been recognized as within the domain of the federal government. The Bill was signed by Governor Jerry...more
12/5/2017
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Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Records ,
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Governor Brown ,
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Immigration Enforcement ,
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Voluntary Self-Audit