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Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Goal of Reopening California for Business on June 15, 2021
By: Cody T. Stroman- California Labor & Employment Blog On April 6, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his goal to have California fully reopen for business as of June 15, 2021. In order to meet this goal, the state must meet the following criteria:...
Steps to Take for Safely Returning Employees to the Workplace
Bianca Saad April 1, 2021 HR Watchdog What COVID-19 safety measures do employers need to have in place before employees return to the workplace from remote work? Employers who are bringing their employees back to the workplace have several steps and considerations to...
Ask a Litigator: What Do Employers Need to Know About Wage Statements?
By Stacey M. Cooper on March 19, 2021 by Jackson Lewis LLP Just as current and former employees are entitled to inspect their personnel file, Labor Code Section 226(c) entitles current and former employees to request copies of wage statements. Often these requests...
Important New 2021 Laws & Regulations To Help Your Company Remain Compliant
Latest Laws Answer Questions That Helps Remain Compliant 1. Effective 3-19-21 - New Law: Extends COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave – Affects Employers With 25+ Employees On 3-19-21, CA Governor Newsom signed SB 95, to extend paid benefits for COVID-related leave. This law...
California’s Statewide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave is Back and Expanded
By Cepideh Roufougar on March 19, 2021 by Jackson Lewis Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill 95, which resurrects the statewide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave that expired at the end of 2020. The bill takes effect immediately but provides a 10-day grace...
Flash Report: CDC: Vaccinated May Gather Without Masks
Published on: March 8, 2021 The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced that it is easing person-to-person COVID restrictions for fully vaccinated people. As employees continue to get vaccinated, the tight Cal/OSHA emergency temporary...
Wage and Hour COVID-19 Compliance
Topic: Wage & Hour & COVID-19 Compliance Presenter: Don Dressler, Attorney & Managing Partner Discussion Topics: · H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 · Other COVID issues · Donahue vs. AMN – No Time Rounding (meals) · PAGA Fed....
Employee Quitting Due to COVID May Still Collect Unemployment
Ellen Savage, J.D. March 3, 2021 HR Watchdog I have several employees who have quit for COVID-19-related reasons, including lack of child care and fear of being in the workplace. Why are they able to collect unemployment insurance when they were the ones who chose to...
Employers Must Submit Injury & Illness Data by March 2nd
Employers Must Submit the Form Electronically by 3-2-21 Electronic submissions are required by firms with 250+ employees (currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records) Establishments with 20-249 employees classified in specific industries with...
OSHA Form 300 A summaries deadline – on-line filing March 2
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers they must submit 2020 injury and illness data by March 2. Employers required to submit the data to OSHA include those whose workers are classified in high-risk...
EMPLOYERS BEWARE: California Labor Commissioner Issues ‘Retaliation’ Fine After Employee Complaints about COVID Safety Measures
By: Dan M. Forman CDF law California’s Labor Commissioner issued a $125,913 fine against a McDonald’s franchisee for retaliating against its former employee who allegedly complained about COVID safety issues before being terminated. The Labor Commissioner named the...