There is a lot to report on a state and on the Los Angeles local level as we start February 2023. This Friday’s Five covers updates on Cal/OSHA ETS, and LA City and County supplemental paid sick leave updates and newly announced minimum wages:
1. Los Angeles City COVID-19 supplemental paid Sick leave (SPSL) expires
California and local governments are taking steps this week to eliminate the indoor mask requirement.
On the state level, on February 28, Governor Newsom signed an order updating the Cal/OSHA ETS and suspending the portion of the ETS requiring employers to provide face coverings and ensure they are worn when indoors or in vehicles to
On June 24, 2021, Mayor Eric Garcetti issued an Order mandating COVID-19 Vaccine Leave (“Vaccine Leave”) for employees who work in the City of Los Angeles. The requirements of the Order apply retroactively to January 1, 2021. The Order is currently set to terminate on its own on September 30, 2021, with minor exceptions for
Many essential businesses operating in Los Angeles are asking what if any obligations do they have in regards to customer face coverings coming to their businesses for goods and services. As explained below, the confusion stems from the County’s and City’s often contradictory orders and guidance issued on this topic.
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Los Angeles employers, like every other business across the state and the country have been devastated during the near-economic collapse brought on by the coronavirus epidemic. However, now Los Angeles City is looking to add even more burdens on businesses looking for ways to stay in business.
The City of Los Angeles is considering two
Happy Friday! This Friday’s Five, I discuss five issues California employers should consider given the minimum wage increase that took effect in many Southern California cities and counties on July 1, 2017.
Many cities and counties across California are set to increase their minimum wages in July 2017, and employers need to start preparing now. For example, Los Angeles City and County are increasing the minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees to $12 per hour on July 1, 2017 (currently at $10.50 per
With the arrival of 2017, many employers are recognizing the difficulties in navigating the complex set of paid leave laws in Southern California. For regular readers of the blog, this may seem like a repeat, but this post is five items employers need to remember about paid sick leave laws in Southern California.
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Businesses that have worksites or operate within Los Angeles City or County need to review the minimum wage laws that go into effect July 1, 2016. While there are still many unanswered questions about the ordinances, there are key items employers need to start reviewing now to ensure compliance by the July 1, 2016 implementation.