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Karina Sandoval / March 25, 2024

Workplace Violence Prevention Planning

Virtually all California employers must have a workplace violence prevention plan in place by July 1, 2024. Cal/OSHA's model plan offers a starting point for creating a compliant plan. In addition to a model workplace violence prevention plan, ...
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Alexis Gabrielson / February 21, 2024

CDPH Changes to COVID Isolation Recommendations

COVID-19 Updates

On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) significantly relaxed the rules on COVID exclusion periods, moving away from the 5-day isolation requirement after a positive COVID test. Return to Work For COVID-19 cases ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / January 17, 2024

Moonlighting Employees: Addressing Outside Employment

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With the rise of telework, the gig economy, and the current economic climate, many employees are seeking additional sources of income. This may take the form of a second job, freelance work, or gig positions, which is commonly referred to as ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / January 16, 2024

California Updates Wage Theft Notice Requirements

The Wage Theft Protection Act, California Labor Code Section 2810.5, was adopted in 2011 to address concerns of intentional theft of wages by employers, especially employers in certain industries, such as textile manufacturing, personal services, ...
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Sarah Woolston / December 19, 2023

DLSE Updates FAQs on California Paid Sick Leave Expansion

Starting on January 1, 2024, California paid sick leave (PSL) expands from a minimum of three days or 24 hours to five days or 40 hours, along with some other changes, including the accrual cap increasing from six days or 48 hours to ten days or 80 ...
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Zachary Rankin / December 18, 2023

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Retaliation Litigation

As we approach the New Year, for many California companies, ‘tis the season for important business decisions. In reflecting upon this year and re-evaluating business goals and strategy for the next, companies may be considering changes to their ...
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Daniel F. C. Kozieja / November 30, 2023

Ring in the New Year with Handbook Updates for 2024!

Personnel Policies

As we approach the end of the year, employers are busy putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as businesses prepare to commence the new year is updating their employee handbooks to ensure compliance with new laws ...
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Daniel F. C. Kozieja / November 22, 2023

SB 553 Law Requires Implementation of Workplace Violence Prevention Measures

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Effective July 1, 2024, Senate Bill 553 requires employers with at least one employee to take several steps to prevent workplace violence, including implementing a written workplace violence prevention plan, providing training on the plan, and ...
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