By Cal/OSHA Reporter Cal/OSHA’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health has received up to 1,500 complaints about employers alleged failing to provide proper protection during the COVID-19 crisis, according to DOSH Deputy Chief Eric Berg. The revelation came as...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Exempt/Nonexempt – Bianca Saad Pet co-workers have fewer wage and hour obligations. How do an employer’s pay obligations differ when an hourly/nonexempt employee is working remotely from home? It’s important to keep in mind that when having a...
By Kurt Rose and Karen Charlson, Littler law firm. In yet another significant move, on April 8, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published additional guidance for employers regarding safety practices for “critical infrastructure workers”...
By Jeff Nowak, Littler Law Firm Under the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA), employers with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid FMLA leave (FMLA+) for certain reasons related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The law went...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Health and Safety – HRWatchdog Cal/OSHA has compiled and posted extensive guidance recommendations and requirements from many sources to assist the employer during this time. As an employer, where can I find safety and health information about...
(Source: CDF Labor Law by Charanjit Singh and Dan M. Forman – January 2, 2024) On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“Department”) changed the test as to whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
