California’s Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 (SB 1159) into law on September 17, 2020. SB 1159 amends existing workers’ compensation laws to address the impact of employees who contract COVID-19 at work and remains in effect through January ...
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COVID-19
Cal/OSHA Adopts Emergency COVID-19 Regulations
As California laws and regulations regarding COVID-19 related workplace protections continue to evolve, California employers must stay informed and continue updating policies in order to comply with a variety of precautionary, reporting, and ...
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California Requires Employers to Provide Workplace COVID Notifications (AB 685)
Updated December 7, 2020
As employers continue trying to navigate the many challenges of running a business during a pandemic, all California businesses should prepare themselves for the new COVID notice requirements heading their way. Following ...
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Governor Signs Expanded Supplemental COVID-19 Sick Pay Bill for Large Employers
For employers with more than 500 employees nationwide, COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements now apply to employees working in the Golden State. While the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) law effective April 1, ...
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Recent Decisions and Interpretations Expand FFCRA Paid Leave Rights
As employers were faced with confronting new leave of absence rights due to COVID-19, many looked to the Department of Labor (DOL) for guidance to better understand their obligations under the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act ...
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Complying with Form I-9 Requirements During COVID Shutdowns
As Governor Newsom ordered several sectors to once again shut down its in-person California operations this week, many employers are still grappling with how to comply with myriad state and federal mandates while operating remotely. One area that ...
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EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on COVID-19 for Employers
Businesses are beginning to regain their footing after closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses work to reopen, employers must inevitably weigh their growing economic losses and public health concerns with shielding themselves from ...
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Is It Safe to Bring Employees Back to Work Following the COVID Crisis?
As businesses continue preparing to reopen, many employers share the same concern—what actions can employers take to provide a workplace that is safe from COVID-19?
Because the virus is primarily spread from person to person, preventing people who ...
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