The California Industrial Welfare Commission has 17 wage orders that apply to different employers based on their industry or occupation. Although other than minimum wage, these wage orders have not been updated since 2001, they provide specific rules regarding a wide variety of employment compliance issues, such as overtime, expense reimbursements, uniforms, and suitable seating
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California Legislature Gives the FAST Recovery Act a Second Chance
By Eric J. Gitig & Swaja Khanna on
Posted in California
January 31st was the last day for the California legislature to approve bills that had been initially introduced in 2021 before they are shelved for good. The FAST Recovery Act (Assembly Bill (AB 257) was such a bill.
AB 257 would create an 11 member Fast Food Sector Council appointed by the…
A Review of Changes in California Workplace Law in 2021
By Cecilie E. Read on
Posted in California
As 2021 draws to a close, here is a review of our articles about changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers into 2022.
Legislative Changes
Statewide Right of Recall Bill Signed by Governor Newsom
New Legislation Signed Regarding Wage Theft
Expansion for CFRA Leave to Include Parents-in-Law and Modifications to DFEH…
Masks are Back in California
By Sean Paisan on
Posted in California
Only a month ago, Los Angeles and the Bay Area released criteria for lifting masking requirements that had been in place since the summer. However, with recent increases in COVID-19 cases, California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a new mandate requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public settings irrespective of vaccine status,…
Update on Face Coverings in California
By Conor J. Dale & Benjamin A. Tulis on
Posted in California
In June, California relaxed many of its COVID-19 restrictions, including allowing fully vaccinated individuals to go without a face covering indoors, with limited exception. Also in June, Cal/OSHA passed an amended Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) that allowed for fully vaccinated employees to go without a face covering in most situations.
However, as California…
California Issues More Expansive Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
By Elizabeth H. Murphy & Reem Blaik on
Posted in California
In early August, California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a mandate for health care workers to be vaccinated by September 30, 2021. Local government agencies within California, like the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, passed similar orders that expanded the CDPH mandate to, for example, non-medical in-home healthcare workers.
Then, on…
California’s Governor Signed Several New Employment Laws on September 27th
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in California
Read more about the new laws affecting employers in California.
- New Legislation Signed Regarding Wage Theft
- Expansion for CFRA Leave to Include Parents-in-Law and Modifications to DFEH Mediation Program
- Changes to Wage Law for the Garment Manufacturing Industry
- California Expands Cal/OSHA’s Citation Authority
- California Expands PPE Stockpile and Employee Training Requirements to Address Wildfire Smoke
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New Bill Allows Required Notices and Postings to be Emailed to Employees
By Jacklin Rad on
Posted in California
There are many employment law bills currently sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk, but back in July the Governor signed Senate Bill 657 (SB 657) to make a small change assisting employers with remote workers. SB 657 allows that in any instance in which an employer is required to physically post information, an employer may also…
California Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements
Posted in California
After the announcement of President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan, employers across the country, including California started to consider how to implement vaccination and testing requirements, even ahead of clear guidance from the federal government.
California already has its own Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) which were amended in June by Cal/OSHA. However, currently, the California…
California Fair Pay to Play Act To Become Effective September 1, 2021
By Benjamin A. Tulis on
Posted in California
On August 31, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 26 (SB 26) which makes the provisions of the Fair Pay to Play Act (The Act) operative September 1, 2021, and makes the provisions applicable to the California Community Colleges.
The Act, which was passed in 2019, allows college athletes to secure endorsements and sponsorships without…