Under California Labor Code 2802, employers are required to reimburse employees for necessary expenses incurred in executing their job duties for their employer. This reimbursement requirement may apply to the use of the employee’s personal vehicle for work purposes, such as driving between work sites. An employee’s regular commute does not typically require reimbursement, just
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California Assembly Bill Proposing a 4-Day Workweek Runs Out of Time
By Susan E. Groff & Cecilie E. Read on
Posted in Wage and Hour
Early in the 2022 Legislative Session, Assembly Bill (AB) 2932 was introduced and was known as the four-day workweek bill. It sought to change when an employee would be paid one and one-half times their regular rate of pay by redefining the workweek.
Under current California law, overtime may be earned at one- and one-half…
California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Becomes Law Again
Posted in Paid Sick Leave
On February 9, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 114 which resurrects COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) for 2022.
The following are answers that employers need to their questions regarding the latest edition of California SPSL.
When does SPSL become effective?
SPSL becomes effective February 19, 2022, 10 days after enactment.…
California Legislature Proposes COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, Again
Posted in Paid Sick Leave
In late January, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he and the legislature had reached an agreement on a framework to revive COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL), which expired in September 2021. However, there was no bill and only speculation on what coverage would look like.
On February 2, 2022, Assembly Bill 84…
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…
California Leave Bills Employers Should Watch
Posted in Disability and Leave
Though employers may feel like California just wrapped up its legislative session for 2020, the 2021 legislative session is already in full swing. February 19 was the last day for the proposal of new bills. However, Assembly members and Senators have until September to revise and amend proposed bills before submitting them to the…
California Issues Limited Shelter-In-Place Order Effective November 21st
By Cepideh Roufougar & Cecilie E. Read on
Posted in California
Only a week ago Governor Newsom “pulled the brake” on California’s reopening, including issuing a travel advisory. However, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, the California Department of Public Health (“the Department”) has issued a limited stay-at-home order that will go into effect Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. PST.…
California Propositions Employers Should be Watching in Upcoming Election
Posted in California
California voters will decide on several important propositions in the upcoming November election, including three employment law issues that could have far-ranging implications for California employers and businesses.
Read the full article on Jackson Lewis Publications Page.
A Game of Venue Ping Pong Ended by the 7th Circuit Based on a Forum-Selection Clause
By Cepideh Roufougar & Cecilie E. Read on
Posted in Employment Contracts
Employment claims brought by a former claims adjuster were batted back and forth from California state court to Indiana federal court and nearly back again before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit stepped in. On August 3, 2020, the 7th Circuit held the forum selection clause between the former claims adjuster and…
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Argument on Whether ‘Ministerial Exception’ Covers Lay School Teachers
Posted in Discrimination
Whether the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses prevent civil courts from adjudicating employment discrimination claims brought by employees against their religious employer, where the employee carried out important religious functions, is the question presented in two consolidated cases before the U.S. Supreme Court: Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, No. 19-267, and St. James…