The COVID-19 pandemic caught most everyone by surprise–employers included–and it has hit nearly every industry hard. As the pandemic worsened, many employees needed to take time off to care for themselves, for family...more
On July 13, 2015, Governor Brown signed urgency legislation amending California’s new sick leave law—the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. The amendments, which took effect immediately, clarify the law and...more
The California Legislature recently enacted a number of new employment laws that will take effect in 2015 that will impact businesses in California. With the New Year quickly approaching, employers should review their...more
12/16/2014
/ Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
FEHA ,
Harassment ,
Immigrants ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Unpaid Interns ,
Volunteers ,
Wage and Hour
With the passing of AB 1522, California became the second state in the nation to require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, which takes effect on July 1,...more