If you're like us, you've been nervously watching the weather forecast showing local temperatures climbing over 110 degrees through the next week. Be sure your outdoor employees have the proper education and heat illness protections, and your business is ready for a...
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COVID-19 Update: CDPH Ends Indoor Mask Mandate for Unvaccinated Employees
On February 15, 2022, Governor Newsom announced the end of California's indoor mask mandate for fully-vaccinated individuals. Effective today, March 1, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has also removed the requirement for unvaccinated individuals to...
COVID-19 Update: California Ends Its Indoor Mask Mandate – What Do We Do Now?
California's indoor mask mandate, imposed on December 13, 2021 in response to surging cases of the Omicron variant, will officially expire tomorrow, February 15, 2022. Governor Newsom's office cited falling case numbers as the basis for ending the requirement for face...
COVID-19 Update: California Implements 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
On January 25, 2022, Governor Newsom’s office published a press release announcing the return of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (see our HR Headliner here). That legislation was passed by the state Senate on February 7, and was signed by Governor Newsom today, February...
COVID-19 Update: OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Blocked by a U.S. Court of Appeals
On November 4th, we let you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) filed a proposed rule requiring employers of 100 or more to ensure that their employees were either vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly for the virus. The very next...
COVID-19 Update: Vaccine Mandate for Employers of 100+
On September 9, President Biden announced that he would instruct the U.S. Department of Labor to issue an emergency rule requiring private employers with 100+ employees to ensure that all workers are fully vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID testing. Employers would...
Compelling Employees to be Vaccinated Before Entering the Workplace
Just when we thought COVID-19 restrictions would ease, the Delta Variant is causing additional concerns and restrictions. Some cities and counties have re-imposed the wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status. Many public and private employers have mandated...
Devastating News for Employers on Meal and Rest Period Premiums
The California Supreme Court determined that employers must use the employee’s regular rate of pay in calculating the premium paid to employees who were not provided a meal, rest or recovery period. (Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC, Cal.LEXIS 4877 (July 15,...
Cal/OSHA Update for Fully Vaccinated Employees: For Real This Time… We’re Pretty Sure.
The past few weeks have been a Cal/OSHA Roller Coaster, haven't they? Updated regulations proposed, paused, revised, passed, withdrawn, and proposed again as well-meaning employers scrambled to keep up. The latest iteration of Cal/OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards...
What California Businesses Can Expect on June 15, 2021
We’re told that California is reopening for business on June 15th. What exactly does this mean? Here are some take-aways: • Physical distancing and capacity limitations are eliminated for customers, clients, attendees, guests and patrons. • Vaccination or a negative...
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HR Headliner: Employers Urged to Prepare for Surge in I-9 Audits Amid Changing Immigration Policies
Employers Urged to Prepare for Surge in I-9 Audits Amid Changing Immigration Policies As new regulations take effect, businesses face the risk of costly penalties for I-9 compliance failures; experts advise proactive audits and training to avoid issues. The new...
HR Wisdom From Hollywood Drama
HR Wisdom From Hollywood Drama What Managers Can Learn from the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni Legal Case The entertainment world does not often intersect with HR, but late last month it did just that, in a complaint filed by Hollywood star, Blake Lively, against former...
Minimum Wage Increases for 2025
Minimum Wage Increases for 2025 As the new year approaches, we want to remind you of the changes in the minimum wage rates. Statewide Minimum Wage. On January 1, 2025, the state minimum wage rate will increase from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour. There are 39 cities and...
Labor Law Updates for 2025
It's hard to believe that 2025 is just around the corner! The year ahead will bring a variety of changes to California employment laws, impacting your HR policies and company procedures. We know it's challenging to keep up with all of the new requirements while...
