During a recent meeting of the Cal/OSHA Standards Board, the board indicated that no changes would be made to the proposed non-emergency COVID regulation that the Board will vote on at its December 15, 2022 meeting. The new...more
As anticipated, on September 29, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 152, which immediately extends the obligation of employers with 26 or more employees to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (“SPSL”)...more
As you may have noticed, it has been very warm outside. If you have employees working outside, now is the time to ensure that you are complying with Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Standards. ...more
Governor Newsom is set to sign an extension of the paid supplemental sick leave that employers of 25 or more must offer to employees for COVID-19 related reasons. The existing requirement is set to expire on September...more
While some of us may have thought COVID-19 would be temporary, we now know it is here to stay. Yesterday, the CDC released new guidance on what to do after being exposed to someone with COVID-19. Additionally, Cal/OSHA is...more
Congratulations on your new business! While you have many things on your mind, it is important to remember that you are subject to California employment laws. As you likely already know, these laws are some of the most...more
While some of us may have thought COVID-19 would be temporary, we now know it is here to stay. Yesterday, the CDC released new guidance on what to do after being exposed to someone with COVID-19. Additionally, Cal/OSHA is...more
In June 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order revising the definition of “close contact.” Under the CDPH order, close contact was defined as “someone sharing the same indoor airspace (e.g....more
Cal/OSHA updated its FAQs regarding COVID-19 to bring them in line with the recent revisions to the Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). Additionally, Cal/OSHA published a proposed permanent standard for COVID-19...more
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a significant decision allowing the arbitration of claims under the Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”). The Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana provides that...more
On Wednesday, the California Supreme Court held that the one hour of premium pay owed to an employee when they are not provided with a compliant meal or rest break constitutes “wages.” This ruling in Naranjo v. Spectrum...more
As promised, after the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) went into effect on May 6, 2022, Cal/OSHA issued updated frequently asked...more
As promised, after the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) went into effect on May 6, 2022, Cal/OSHA issued updated frequently asked...more
This comprehensive update will cover important developments to be aware of thus far in 2022, from COVID-19 issues to wage and hour cases, and everything in-between. Featuring Jeff Dinkin, chair of Stradling’s Labor and...more
This comprehensive update will cover important developments to be aware of thus far in 2022, from COVID-19 issues to wage and hour cases, and everything in-between. Featuring Jeff Dinkin, chair of Stradling’s Labor and...more
Today, the Cal/OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to approve the third readoption of the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). The new standards become effective on May 6, 2022, when the...more
There are myriad risks associated with Independent Contractor (IC) status. In addition to overtime, minimum wage, and meal and rest period considerations, there is also the question of employee benefits such as vacation,...more
President Biden recently signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”) into law. The Act amends the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to make pre-dispute arbitration...more
The California Labor Commissioner has now published the mandatory posters on the 2022 COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (CSPSL) law that employers must display in English and Spanish. Additionally, the Labor Commissioner...more
The State of California and many counties across the state are rescinding their mask mandates this week. However, this does not mean that employers can return to “normal.” The Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”)...more
2/18/2022
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Now that Governor Newson has signed the SB 114 into law, California has officially implemented a new supplemental paid sick leave entitlement for designated COVID-19 related reasons. While this law becomes effective on...more
As discussed in our last alert, the Governor and California Legislature agreed to provide additional supplemental paid sick leave to California workers. Now a bill effectuating that leave has been released. Assembly Bill...more
On Tuesday, Governor Newsom announced that employees would soon be entitled to additional supplemental paid sick leave for COVID related absences. While the exact details of the new program are not fleshed out, employers of...more
Today, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide stay of the President’s vaccination mandate for federal contractors. Under the vaccination mandate, federal employees could start being disciplined for being unvaccinated...more
Vaccine Mandate Put On Hold, Again -
The Supreme Court ruled today that OSHA’s vaccination mandate for employers of 100 or is stayed pending a final review. Next, with the stay in place, the Sixth Circuit Court will...more
1/14/2022
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