While California whistleblowers have long received protection under California law, effective January 1, 2025, California employers have new notice requirements. California employers must ensure their posting is up-to-date...more
On the eve of enforcement, California’s Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) released FAQs and the required poster for the state’s 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”)....more
2/21/2022
/ California ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Reform ,
New Guidance ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Despite the rising clamor to end lockdowns, ease masking requirements, and to “return to normal,” California’s Supplemental Paid Sick Leave returns this week. California employers should immediately familiarize themselves...more
2/16/2022
/ California ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Sick Employees ,
State Labor Laws ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Force Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the “Act”, available here: H.R. 4445). President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law shortly. ...more
2/14/2022
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Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Binding Arbitration ,
Class Action ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Contract Terms ,
Corporate Culture ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Hostile Environment ,
Labor Regulations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Pending Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment