Are You Compliant with CAL/OSHA Wildfire Smoke Regulations?

by Andrew Guida | Aug 31, 2021 | Latest Blogs

The western United States may be in for another difficult wildfire season in 2021. Such events bring wildfire smoke, a potential health hazard particularly for employees who work outdoors. Employers in California are required to comply with specific, prescribed...

Employers Must Pay Meal or Rest Period Premiums at Workers Regular Rate of Pay

by Andrew Guida | Aug 23, 2021 | Latest Blogs

On July 15, 2021, the Supreme Court of California held in Ferra vs. Loews that employers must calculate employees premium pay for noncompliant meal, rest, or recovery periods just like it does for overtime —at their regular rate of pay, which includes hourly wages and...

COVID Surge Causes Government Rule Changes

by Andrew Guida | Aug 16, 2021 | Latest Blogs

CalWorkSafety & HR Invites You to a Scheduled ZOOM Meeting Date: Thursday August 19, 2021 Time: 10:00-11:00 A.M. PST Presenter: Don Dressler, Founder & Attorney Topic: COVID Surge Causing Changes in Government Rules Meeting...

The End of a (Short) Era: ARPA COBRA Subsidies and the Remaining Action Item for Plan Sponsors

by Andrew Guida | Aug 16, 2021 | Latest Blogs

By Kellie M. Thomas on August 9, 2021 – Jackson Lewis PC The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) kept many practitioners busy this spring/summer, as may be evident by our discussions here, here, here, and here. Under one of ARPA’s most impactful provisions,...

California Court of Appeal Ruling Could Severely Restrict Employment Background Checks

by Andrew Guida | Jul 27, 2021 | Latest Blogs

By Garen E. Dodge & Jonathan A. Siegel on July 21, 2021 – Jackson Lewis PC California employers should review their employment background check procedures in light of recent developments. The California Court of Appeal recently ruled in All of Us or None of Us v....