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On May 7, 2020, Napa County issued an Order modifying the prior Shelter in Place Order that was issued on April 22, 2020. The full text of the Order can be found here, and the updated FAQs are here. Here are the key changes in the new Order: The Order requires wearing cloth face coverings […]
Many of you have continued to have employees work at your facility and others are preparing to re-open and/or have employees return to the workplace. There are many key issues to consider in having onsite employees and we have attempted to address the majority of them below. Note that the specific requirements will vary depending […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today, March 31, that the SBA and the Treasury expect the CARES Act programs to be up and running by this Friday, April 3, 2020. You can find resources related to the CARES Act programs on Treasury’s website here, which is updated often and currently includes an application […]
While numerous summaries and reports on the stimulus bill enacted on Friday are circulating, the following are the key provisions in the CARES Act that will impact employers, and small employers in particular. “Small” under the CARES Act includes all business of up to 500 employees in addition to the existing definition of small business […]
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “Act”) was signed into law by the President on Wednesday. Prior to the Senate’s vote to pass the law, the House made additional changes to the bill limiting some of the provisions related to paid leave that were required in the original version of the bill. The […]
Below is an outline of topics designed to assist California employers in navigating COVID 19 and the related economic fallout. Everything is changing quickly and this is based on what is currently known and available. Communications with Employees: Number one priority in this situation continues to be the safety of your employees. It is crucial […]
It is important that employers stay on top of their employees’ workplace safety. We recommend disseminating information to your employees about the COVID 19 outbreak and staying on top of developments. Below is a sample communication, but, of course, you should make sure it accurately reflects your workplace and the steps you are taking. One […]
As suspected, legal challenges have been made to both AB-51, which prohibits mandatory arbitration in employment, and AB-5, the new independent contractor test. Below is a brief summary of the challenges and what it may mean for your business. Arbitration As of December 30, 2019, California is prohibited from enforcing AB-51. Mandatory arbitration is currently […]
It is that time of year when we look to see what will change for California employers. We have summarized some important changes to California employment law that may have an effect on your business as we enter the New Year. There may also be local laws that are not reflected below. If you have […]
On Friday, August 30, 2019, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 778, clarifying requirements for mandatory sexual harassment training. The bill is an urgency statute, which means it shall go into immediate effect. The law can be found here. The key points of the clarifying statute are: All employers with five or more employees required […]