On January 1, 2024, California’s Senate Bill (SB) 616 takes effect, increasing the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees. In the new year, employers will be required to provide 40 hours of sick leave. Several cities in California also have their own paid sick leave ordinances, and employers
Lauren R. Presser
Lauren R. Presser is an associate in the San Diego, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. As a former business owner and a litigator, Lauren is a passionate problem solver and advocate for her clients. Her practice focuses on representing employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including defending employers in state and federal court in class actions, multi-plaintiff lawsuits, and claims under the Private Attorney Generals Act (PAGA). Having litigated class actions on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, Lauren’s experience provides a unique perspective to litigation and preventive advice on behalf of her clients.
California Supreme Court Rules Against COVID-19 Take-Home Exposure Liability for Employers
The California Supreme Court in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc was asked to rule on two questions by the 9th Circuit:
- If an employee contracts COVID-19 at the workplace and brings the virus home to a spouse, causing injury, does the California Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA) bar the spouse’s negligence claim against the employer?