With the 2023 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within the state and highlight relevant action items related to these bills. Below...more
10/24/2023
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A federal court in Arizona recently rejected a defense for Arizona employers seeking to avoid liability for unpaid wages under the Arizona Wage Act (AWA). In Arrison v. Walmart, 2023 WL 4421425 (D. Ariz. July 10, 2023), the...more
9/1/2023
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With the 2022 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to examine the new legislation that will affect entities operating within the state. Summaries of key legislation are below, with relevant action items...more
10/25/2022
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Governor Newsom ,
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Paid Leave ,
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WARN Act
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its long-awaited emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring all employers with a total of 100 or more employees to mandate...more
11/8/2021
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On October 25, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding a brand-new section addressing religious objections to COVID-19 vaccine...more
11/2/2021
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Guidance Update ,
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With the 2021 California legislative year closed, it is now time to examine the new legislation that will affect California companies. We have summarized the key new legislation below, with relevant action items noted....more
10/26/2021
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With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, many employers are considering whether to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for...more
9/1/2021
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Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
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Masks ,
Paid Leave ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour
With multiple states rolling out phased access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are considering whether they want to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of...more
2/2/2021
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
OSHA ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
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Religious Accommodation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Secretary of HHS ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
A COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use has arrived in the United States and is being widely distributed to select groups as we issue this update. It is more than likely...more
12/17/2020
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California’s legislative session closed with the state Assembly and Senate signing nearly 40 bills related to employment. Below we summarize the key legislation Governor Gavin Newsom ultimately signed into law, including...more
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on September 22, 2020, seeking to codify the independent contractor/employee worker classifications into the Fair Labor Standards Act’s...more
9/28/2020
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Definition ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
NPRM ,
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Rulemaking Process ,
Wage and Hour
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued four opinion letters addressing various exemption and compensation requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including standards for...more
The City of Los Angeles adopted and Mayor Eric Garcetti approved two new ordinances on April 27, 2020: the COVID-19 Right of Recall Ordinance and COVID-19 Worker Retention Ordinance.
The COVID-19 Right of Recall Ordinance...more
Update: Based on a recent update, it appears the County of Los Angeles has modified its position on the Worker Protection Ordinance, removing an employer’s right to require a doctor’s note and instead providing that an...more
The City of Los Angeles adopted and Mayor Eric Garcetti approved two new or..dinances on April 27, 2020: the COVID-19 Right of Recall Ordinance and COVID-19 Worker Retention Ordinance.
The COVID-19 Worker Retention...more
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has modified the previously passed COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance by issuing a public order under City of Los Angeles Emergency Authority...more
Mayor Garcetti Issues Order Modifying Los Angeles’ COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave Ordinance -
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has modified the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance that was previously passed and...more