Employer Update: California Face Covering Mandate

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Employer Update: California Face Covering Mandate Most of you have probably heard yesterday’s news regarding the new California requirement which mandates face coverings in most settings outside the home. I wanted to take a minute to highlight the rules which apply specifically to employees. Californians must wear face coverings when they are in the situations…

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Employer Update: “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”

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Employer Update: “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Over the weekend the US House of Representatives passed legislation specifically addressing COVID-19/coronavirus: the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (H.R. 6201). It is expected to be voted on by the Senate this week.  The pending legislation, among other provisions, would amend the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include…

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Employer Update: Coronavirus Support Available to Workers & Employers

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Employer Update: Coronavirus Support Available to Workers & Employers In light of the current growing Covid-19/Coronavirus situation we are all potentially facing, I wanted to share some information recently released by CalChamber. Attached and below is their article which provides a list of resources available to employers and employees who are affected by Coronavirus. Affected…

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Employer Update: CalSavers – State Mandated Retirement Savings Program

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Employer Update: CalSavers – State Mandated Retirement Savings Program Here is a quick timeline for the CalSavers retirement program sign-up deadline – for larger employers this requirement begins in June.  Employers with 5 or more employees who do not offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan must enroll by: More than 100 employees = June 30, 2020…

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2020 Labor Law Updates

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2020 Labor Law Updates I hope 2020 is off to a great start for you all! Below are a few new laws or changes to laws for 2020 to take note of. Item’s #1 and #2 will likely require changes to your existing policies in your employee handbooks. AB 1223 – Organ Doner Leave: Adds…

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Employer Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Implementation

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Employer Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Implementation The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has been signed into law and its provisions will be effective for the period beginning April 2nd through December 31st, 2020. The US Department of Labor will be giving updates and guidance to employers over the next two weeks prior to…

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FFCRA Posters

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FFCRA Posters The Department of Labor has issued additional guidance on the FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) and has released the new required poster here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic.  The effective date for the FFCRA has also been updated to April 1st.

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