2021 Legal Updates – A Round Up
California
2021 Legal Updates – A Round Up

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URGENT CA Alert: A.B. 685 Compliance Notice of Possible Exposure
California
URGENT CA Alert: A.B. 685 Compliance Notice of Possible Exposure

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]For any employer operating in California, pursuant to AB 685,…

Employee Travel During COVID-19
COVID-19/Coronavirus
Employee Travel During COVID-19

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]As the holidays approach, many businesses have employees who travel…

Can Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccinations?
California
Can Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccinations?

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]As COVID-19 vaccines become available, many employers will have a strong…

CAL/OSHA’s Emergency Standard Compliance Checklist
California
CAL/OSHA’s Emergency Standard Compliance Checklist

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]On November 30th and effective immediately, Cal/OSHA’s emergency regulations require…

What Laws Protect Employees from Retaliation?
Employee Management
What Laws Protect Employees from Retaliation?

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]California law protects employees from workplace retaliation. Retaliation can take…

Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert - Keep Your Company Compliant in November: Benefits and COBRA
Employee Management
Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert - Keep Your Company Compliant in November: Benefits and COBRA

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance…

California SB 1159 Expands Presumption of Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Illness Claims: Signed into Law on September 17, 2020
California
California SB 1159 Expands Presumption of Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Illness Claims: Signed into Law on September 17, 2020

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Are We Obligated to Give Employees Time off from Work to Vote?
California
Are We Obligated to Give Employees Time off from Work to Vote?

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URGENT CA: California Now Requires Reporting of Pay Data by Race and Gender for 2021
California
URGENT CA: California Now Requires Reporting of Pay Data by Race and Gender for 2021

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]In an effort to address race and gender-based pay gaps, on…