California's Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to individuals who have become unemployed or partially unemployed and who meet the program's eligibility requirements. The eligibility requirements include that...more
There has been much confusion lately about the meaning of the terms “layoff” and “furlough.” Neither term has any specific meaning in California employment law. In common usage, a “layoff” is typically considered more...more
California is under a shelter-in-place order that threatens to impact businesses throughout the state. Meanwhile, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” will take effect on April 2, 2020, ushering in an emergency...more
3/23/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Business Closures ,
Car Dealerships ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Governor Newsom ,
Layoffs ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
Among other challenges in the last week, California employers have grappled with important issues relating to reducing their workforces: Are we subject to the state and federal laws requiring advance notice of layoffs? If so,...more
A California appellate court has ruled that California’s WARN Act, which requires 60 days advance notice of “mass layoffs,” applies to temporary layoffs and furloughs. The case (Boilermakers Local 1998 v. Nassco Holdings,...more