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2023 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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

Federal Court Rejects “Employer Knowledge” Defense in Arizona Wage Act Claims

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

Frequently Asked Questions on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard

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

Frequently Asked Questions on Religious Objections to Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

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

2021 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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

COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered - Update

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

A COVID-19 Vaccine Is on the Way—Considerations for Employers and Their Workforces

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

2020 California Labor & Employment Legislative Roundup

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

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Independent Contractor/Employee Worker Classifications

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

DOL Clarifies Fluctuating Workweek Hours Requirement And Other Issues In New Opinion Letters

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

City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Right of Recall Ordinance Adopted

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

COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave Mandated for Employees Working in Unincorporated Areas in Los Angeles County for Employees of...

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

City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Worker Retention Ordinance Adopted

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 Modifies COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave Ordinance

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

Los Angeles Enacts A Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance in Response to COVID-19 (Updated)

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

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