[Post Updated September 28, 2020]
On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 1867 into law providing supplemental paid leave for California employees and codified provisions of Executive Order N-51-20 that had already provided paid sick leave for “food sector workers.” California employers must take time to review the new law to ensure compliance,
As employees are just beginning to return to work, or employers are making plans to reopen pursuant to California’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” it is a good time to review the various paid sick leave laws that were implemented during the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as the paid sick leave laws that were already
The Golden State continues to be submerged in a rather bizarre reality. State and local government officials continue to juggle between safety and health concerns in one hand, and economic turmoil on the other. With no concise timeline as to when will business may go back to “normal” operations, employers must continue to comply with
As the end of summer is nearing, and there is no clear date for businesses and activities to fully reopen across the United States and California, more and more attention has been given to what protections businesses have from COVID-19 related lawsuits. Many businesses find it a necessity to reopen during this time of uncertainty
On April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor issued its Final Rule implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), pursuant to the authority it was granted under the law to issue regulations the implement the statute. The State of New York filed a lawsuit (State of New York v. United States Department of Labor,
This week’s Friday’s Five is reexamining the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and four new issues addressed by the DOL on July 20, 2020. Plus, (because I needed an additional point to make this five points), I reexamine the DOL’s definition of “individual” as used in qualifying reason number three for EPSLA. Many employers
On July 3, 2020, the CDC issued revised guidance regarding the testing of employees for non-healthcare related workplaces – SARS-CoV-2 Testing Strategy: Considerations for Non-Healthcare Workplaces. The CDC cautioned employers that the guidelines “are meant to supplement, not replace, any federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with
Governor Newsom announced today that all dine-in at California restaurants must stop immediately for certain counties for the next 3 weeks, due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Restaurants can continue outdoor dining and pick-up and delivery services. Bars must close all operations even if they are operating outdoors.
As of July 1, 2020,
Here is a short summary of five best practices for hotels reopening in Los Angeles (this is just a summary adopted from a presentation I provided to a group of hotel owners, and not a substitute for reviewing the applicable federal, state and local regulations):
1. Highlights from Los Angeles County’s protocol applicable to hotels
The EEOC provided additional information this week on its website, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” Here are five new questions and answers published by the EEOC employers should understand:
D.13. Is an employee entitled to an accommodation under the ADA in order