[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,
Earlier this week I attended Restaurant Day at the State Capitol with the California Restaurant Association. It is great to work with restaurant owners and operators in communicating the issues and realities of running a business in California. If you have never participated in meeting with your local, state, or federal legislator, I highly
In order to explain the law and answer questions employers have about implementing policies to comply with the requirement that all employers provide up to three paid sick leave days starting July 1, 2015, the Department of Industrial Relations is hosting a free webinar. It is taking place on April 8, 2015, from noon to
On September 10, 2014, the Governor signed into law a bill that requires a minimum of three paid sick days per year for employees. The new law applies to all employers, regardless of size. 
Here are five essential points employers must understand to begin the process of meeting their obligations under the new law.
1. How