Both the City of San Diego and the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement have updated their “Frequently Asked Questions” related to the respective local and state sick leave requirements. Click here to read the full article about these specific changes at our Disability, Leave & Health Management blog.
The City of Los Angeles Quietly Updates Its Rules and FAQs Regarding the Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
The sick leave landscape is constantly evolving, and the City of Angeles is no exception to that rule. This past month the City of Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards revised its rules and regulations as well the FAQs regarding its Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
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Upcoming Webinar: For California Employers, Pay Equity Keeps Getting More “Comp”licated
Understanding the recent California Fair Pay Act amendments and the rising tide of equal pay claims is “comp”licated. Employers want to ensure they pay employees fairly and without discrimination. The latest broad expansion of California’s Fair Pay Act (CFPA) is making sure employers do that, and more. In January 2016, the CFPA, went into effect
California Adopts Broad Gender-Neutral Bathroom Rules–Signage Rules Expand Beyond ADA Concerns
Effective March 1, California’s Equal Restroom Access Act (ERAA) will require some single-occupancy restrooms to have signs indicating they are gender-neutral. Click here to learn more about what this rule means for you at our Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog.
Los Angeles Issues Rules and Regulations Implementing ‘Ban the Box’ Legislation
The Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance “FCIHO” went into effect on January 22, 2017. The Bureau of Contract Administration, the Designated Administrative Agency responsible for enforcing the Ordinance, has issued “Rules and Regulations” for the FCIHO. Click here for highlights and more information on the regulations.
An Employee Fails to Return from Leave As Originally Scheduled—Has That Employee “Voluntarily Resigned”?
The California Court of Appeal has issued a new ruling that reminds employers to scrutinize all communications received from employees about their leaves and their own attempts at follow-up before considering an employee to be, “voluntarily resigned.”
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Are You Ready? City of Santa Monica’s Sick Leave Provisions Become Effective January 1, 2017
Are you sick of sick leave yet? Beginning on January 1, 2017, the new paid sick leave provisions under Santa Monica City’s recently adopted Minimum Wage and Sick Leave law will go into effect.
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California Supreme Court Denies Review of Castro-Ramirez Decision — California Employers Must Consider Leave Accommodation for Employees Caring for Disabled Family Members
In Castro Ramirez v. Dependable Highway Express, Inc., the employee alleged that he was terminated from employment after he made complaints about changes to his work schedule which impacted his ability to be at home during his disabled son’s dialysis treatments. On the surface, this seemed like a claim for reasonable accommodation (i.e., a
CA Revives Former DJ’s Disability and Leave Claims Against Univision Radio
What is a disability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act? When are employers on notice to provide employees leave under the California Family Rights Act? These were some of the questions addressed in the California Court of Appeals (Second Appellate District) November 15, 2016 decision, Soria v. Univision Radio Los Angeles, Inc.
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Calculation of California Paid Sick Leave May Spook Employers
Paid sick leave can be scary! Click here to read the full article on how employers can protect themselves at our Disability, Leave & Heath Management Blog.