Author: Jennifer Branch

In a significant move that will put California employers at ease, on July 1, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills – Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 – to amend the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These amendments seek to reform PAGA by introducing measures to reduce frivolous lawsuits and ensure that the law serves its intended purpose of protecting workers’ rights. These amendments are in effect as of June …

California Employment Law Update – Changes Coming in 2024 A series of new laws that will impact employers in 2024 is just around the corner. Many of these new laws, summarized below, will require employers to revise their policies to ensure compliance. New Laws Requiring Changes to your Employment Policies Employers Must Provide 5 days of Paid Sick Leave Each Year (SB 616) SB 616 expands paid sick leave entitlements for California employees. Beginning January …

On May 6, 2022, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA) updated its COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to incorporate updated guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). These guidelines are set to remain in effect until December 31, 2022, unless modified sooner. Below is a summary of the changes in the new regulations. DEFINITIONS “High Risk Exposure Period” is now called “Infectious Period,” though the definition remains the same. …

California employers are now subject to several new laws. Unless otherwise noted, these laws are effective January 1, 2022: New COVID-19 Notices Available from Public Health Officials Effective immediately, California’s Department of Public Health and local health officers must post Covid-19 related orders and their effective dates on their respective websites. Businesses and individuals may now also sign up for email notifications from these officials of changing public health orders. Employers May Now Send Required …

On September 9, 2020, the Governor signed AB-1867, which among other things, codified Executive Order N-51-20 (which provided supplemental paid sick leave to food sector workers), added a requirement that most employers with 500 or more employees to provide supplemental paid sick leave, and added supplemental paid sick leave for certain emergency and healthcare workers at employers with fewer than 500 employees. Below are the key requirements for these sick leaves. Covered Employees & Employers …