It may be the season for a pumpkin latte and too much candy, or finally breaking out those soft sweaters and fuzzy slippers as the weather starts to chill (even in Los Angeles). But it is also the season for new lawsuits. In...more
With so much going on for employers in 2020, let us not forget the #MeToo movement and related changes in California’s laws requiring sexual harassment prevention training. All employers with more than five employees...more
As you may have heard, the federal Department of Labor has issued new Certification of Health Care Provider forms for an employee’s own serious health condition (WH-380-E) and to care for a family member (WH-380-F).
These...more
What is a “furlough” when applied to a private business with a non-union workforce in California? In my view, it is a temporary layoff (or required unpaid leave due to lack of work) with full expectations to return to work. ...more
Are you tired of Covid checklists yet? Well you may be, but California recently issued an Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening that is actually quite good.
It includes a concise summary of what to do when there is Covid...more
With so many businesses either re-opening or planning to reopen in California, let’s not forget that all employees (not just supervisors) must be trained in harassment prevention before year end. Yes, that’s right, all...more
On this sunny Saturday the County of Los Angeles has opened for business just a little bit more.
Angelenos can go to a restaurant (preferably with patio seating), and have a burger and a beer served to them by a server in...more
Governor Newsom announced today that California has moved on to early Stage 2, but only for cities and counties that obtain state approval.
Under Stage 2, certain businesses, establishments or activities may qualify to...more
I have been speaking with many clients about the first steps for return-to-work planning. The Covid-19 shut-downs were so quick that there wasn’t sufficient time to plan. Employers want to have a more thoughtful approach to...more
California’s music industry finally came to an agreement with lawmakers on pending amendments to California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB5). The amendments would provide relief to professionals in the music industry, including...more
Effective immediately, employers in the City of Los Angeles must provide face coverings and take additional steps to protect employees.
On April 7, 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a Worker Protection Order...more
A recent ruling confirmed that the time an employee spends waiting in line for a security check is considered “hours worked” in California and must be paid. The California Supreme Court ruling applies even though the...more
Here is the latest in a series of blogs about AB 51, the California bill that threatened mandatory arbitration. Thankfully, the District Court granted the preliminary injunction in full (not just temporarily), and stopped AB...more
California is known for new employment laws that then trickle out to the east coast, the northwest, and eventually nationwide. Think back to the mandate for sexual harassment prevention training and the roll-out of paid...more
If you were hoping that AB-5 (the CA statute codifying the ABC standard into widespread law) would be held invalid, enjoined, or would just fall off a cliff, it is time to face reality. AB-5 is alive and well, and effective...more
Attention hospitality employers. Is that charge you add to a guest check a service charge (typically a set amount added to a guest check in lieu of a tip)? Or an automatic gratuity (such as a set amount for a party of 8 or...more
One of the new bills recently passed (AB 749) prohibits standard “No Rehire” provisions in settlement agreements and general releases. These provisions typically read something like this:
No Future Employment. Employee...more
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) takes effect in 2020, imposing strict new data privacy mandates on many companies headquartered inside — and outside — the state’s borders. Is your company among them?...more
It looks like the back-and-forth about how much employee information will be covered under the California Consumer Privacy Act, CCPA, is likely resolved, at least for now. The California legislature recently passed AB 25,...more
There is a lot of confusion about how the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will impact California employers. The California legislature is considering AB25, which has been interpreted as eliminating CCPA’s requirements...more
Another mid-year reminder: California hotels and motels must train all employees on human trafficking awareness by January 1, 2020.
Per SB 970, hotel and motel employers must provide:
At least 20 minutes of “effective...more
July may seem like a sleepy summer month, but don’t forget — for many cities in California it is the time for minimum wage increases. Your payroll company may notify you and take care of it, but if you handle payroll...more
In reading all of the online reviews about the Game of Thrones finale, I was struck by one overarching theme – you just can’t please everyone. In that regard, it reminded me a lot of employment litigation. Spoiler alert!...more
The topic of preferred pronouns has been top of mind for me lately.
It started with a volunteer mentor day I attended for Step Up (a fabulous group by the way) to mentor high school teens. In our mentor orientation we...more
I attended a seminar at my firm last week that set forth the next big thing in California — the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It is California’s version of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation...more
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