By Cressinda D. Schlag & Kate L. Brown on November 9, 2020 Posted in CalOSHA On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 685 (“AB 685”) into law, and in doing so amended provisions of California’s Health and Safety and Labor Codes. AB 685...
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Substantial New Privacy Obligations for California Employers: The California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act of 2020 Passes at the Polls
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Get Prepared for 2021 California Employment Compliance Laws
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By Cary G. Palmer & Shiva Anari on October 27, 2020 Jackson Lewis PC The California 2020 legislative session has closed, and employers should be preparing for 2021 by updating policies and procedures. Employers should ensure that the minimum wage for non-exempt...
New CDPH Guidance Clarifies, Contains Ambiguities for Reporting COVID-19 Outbreaks
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How Leave Laws Interact When a Couple Works for Same Employer
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Governor Signs Bill to Ease Work Share Difficulties
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