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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On January 6, 2022, Cal/OSHA published an updated FAQ addressing how the new CDPH recommended isolation and quarantine periods affect its Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). As discussed in our prior alert the Governor’s...more
On December 30, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) updated its guidance to conform with the Centers for Disease Control’s (“CDC”) guidelines regarding isolation and quarantine. Both the CDPH and CDC...more
As we begin 2022, one HR housekeeping item we recommend is updating workplace posters to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for California employers in 2022. Below are links to some useful...more
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to take up lawsuits aiming to block the Biden administration's vaccination directives for employers of over 100 employees and health care workers. The Court will hear oral...more
On Friday, December 17, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the President’s vaccination mandate for employers of 100 or more. The situation is fluid as the Supreme Court is set to weigh in and may impose...more
On December 14, the EEOC amended its technical assistance document to add more questions and answers regarding when COVID-19 can qualify as a disability. These questions and answers clarify circumstances in which COVID-19...more
Updated Guidance on CDPH Mask Mandate -
As discussed in our prior alert, the CDPH released guidance requiring face masks to be worn in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15, 2021...more
On December 13th the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) released guidance requiring face masks to be worn in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15, 2021 through January...more
Yesterday, a Southern District Court in Georgia issued a nationwide stay of the Biden administration’s vaccination mandate for employees of federal contractors. The court concluded that the plaintiffs likely will succeed in...more
On November 5, 2021, Federal OSHA published its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers of 100 or more employees to implement a written policy requiring vaccination or that all unvaccinated employees...more
On Monday, October 25th, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 Technical Assistance Document to include guidance on how employers should approach requests for religious exemptions. The Technical Assistance does not greatly differ...more
Both California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and Federal Paid Sick Leave entitlements are set to expire on September 30, 2021. An employee who begins their leave prior to that date can complete their leave even if it runs...more
On August 5, 2021, the California Department of Public Health implemented an updated mandatory vaccination requirement for healthcare workers. The order is effective immediately and healthcare employers must achieve full...more