Spring 2015-1- IMPLEMENTING PAID SICK LEAVE

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format July 1, 2015 (the effective date for the Healthy Family Healthy Workplace Act of 2014) is fast approaching and ALL California employers (with very limited exceptions) must be prepared to provide paid sick leave to ALL employees.  Prior to the passage of this law ... Read More

Spring 2015-2- CAL/OSHA CHANGES TO HEAT ILLNESS REGULATIONS

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format The following is a summary of the changes in Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Regulations which are effective May 1, 2015. The Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard applies to all outdoor places of employment. Additional high heat procedure requirements are imposed on employers in certain industries. ... Read More

Spring 2013-1- New Disability Regulations

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format New California Disability Regulations The Fair Employment and Housing Commission (before being dissolved and replaced with the Fair Employment and Housing Council) issued new regulations with regard to disability discrimination.  [Employers with 5 or more employees are subject to California disability discrimination law.]  Generally ... Read More

Spring 2013-2- New Forms

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format CALIFORNIA: New Changes – New Forms For employers to properly implement recent statutory and regulatory changes, new forms should be used. I-9 The Department of Homeland Security has issued a new I-9 form.  Effective May 7, 2013 employers may no longer use any other ... Read More

Fall 2012-2- New CA Laws (2)

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format CALIFORNIA: New Employment Laws for 2013 – Part 2 The following are additional new employment-related laws in California dealing with wage and hour issues.  All of the new laws are effective January 1, 2013 unless otherwise noted. Wage Statements An employee will be deemed ... Read More

Fall 2012-1- New CA Laws

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format CALIFORNIA: New Employment Laws for 2013 – Part 1 The California Legislature has once again passed, and Governor Brown has signed, a number of new requirements for employers in California.  All of the following new laws are effective January 1, 2013 unless otherwise noted. ... Read More

Spring 2012: The Brinker Decision: Rest and Meal Breaks

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format On April 12, 2012 the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Brinker Restaurant v. Superior Court. Although the case was primarily brought to determine whether class certification was appropriate for the various causes of action, the court specifically answered threshold questions raised in ... Read More

April 2012-1: More on the Brinker Decision

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format A number of clients have asked for additional information or clarification of the Brinker decision (see Employer’s Legal Advisory Spring 2012). For the benefit of all, please note the following: 1. Is an employee’s meal period waiver still valid? In Brinker the court specifically upheld the validity of meal period ... Read More

April 2012-2: DLSE Issues New Template – Written Notice to Employees

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Download This Issue in .pdf Format As noted in prior Employer’s Legal Advisories, as of January 1, 2012 all employers are required to provide newly-hired non-exempt employees with a written notice that includes certain payroll information and other information about the employer (both the worksite employer and any entity that ... Read More

January 2012: Clarification on Written Notice to Employees

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As noted in the Employer’s Legal Advisory (Winter 2012 and Fall 2011-3), as of January 1, 2012 all employers are required to provide newly-hired employees with a written notice that includes certain payroll information and other information about the employer (both the worksite employer and any entity that directly employs ... Read More