SB 95 adds sections 248.2 and 248.3 to the California Labor Code which, among other things, provides an additional 80 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for full time employees working for public or private employers with more than 25 employees.
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California Supreme Court Issues Decision on Rounding Employee Meal Periods
On February 25, the California Supreme Court decided the case of Donohue v. AMN Services, LLC, an influential decision that now sets the standard at which California employers will be held to for establishing meal period policies and practices. The case specifically addressed the validity of an employer’s rounding of an hourly employee’s time taken for meal periods.
COVID-19 Vaccine: States Prioritize Essential Workers, EEOC Issues Guidance
Last month we discussed whether employers will be able to require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of returning to, or remaining in, the workplace. We noted at that time that the conditions for and lawfulness of mandatory vaccination policies was unclear, but that guidance was anticipated from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that would (hopefully) clarify this issue and provide a roadmap for employers and employees dealing with this novel workplace issue.
New Legislation to Take Effect in 2021
It’s hard to believe that the New Year is already among us, and a new year means new legislation for businesses to prepare for. Below are a few noteworthy laws taking effect on January 1, 2021:
Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect
Sacramento—Cal/OSHA’s emergency regulations requiring employers to protect workers from hazards related to COVID-19 are now in effect, following their approval yesterday by the Office of Administrative Law.
CalOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Regulation
On November 19, the CalOSHA Standards Board unanimously adopted an emergency regulation on workplace safety regarding COVID-19. The regulation was released only 5 days before the hearing.
Federated Insurance Launches mySHIELDSM
On August 31, 2020, Federated Insurance launched mySHIELDSM, an online destination for risk management resources to help businesses succeed.
Ninth Circuit Withdraws Opinion Regarding Retroactivity
Employers in the Golden State are well aware that last year in Dynamex v. Superior Court the California Supreme Court adopted the ABC test for determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors.
What is your Cyber Risk Score?
Managing risk in the world of cybersecurity is about managing behavioral risk and skills gaps, as well as technical flaws. The ABC, U.S. Chamber and FICO offer these six recommendations…
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) proposes changes
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) is proposing changes to classifications contained in the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan–1995 (USRP) that may apply to employers in your industry.