2023 Employer Updates
Below is a summary of some employer updates to be aware of for 2023: CA’s minimum wage was increased on January 1st to $15.50 per hour. Small agricultural employers are required to pay overtime after 9 hours per day or 50 hours per week (for small Ag employers with 25 or fewer employees) The Cal-OSHA…
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Mandated Reporters Training for HR staff and adult employees working alongside minors: Human resource managers and employees, as well as any other adult employees with direct contact and supervision of minor employees in the workplace are mandated reporters who are trained in child abuse and neglect identification, and are subject to training requirements. You can…
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Hello and Happy New Year! Below is a summary of several employer updates to be aware of for 2022: CA has extended the indoor mask mandate through February 15th. CA’s minimum wage was increased on January 1st to $14 per hour for small employers and $15 per hour for employers with 26 or…
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2021 Employer Updates Summary
January 2021 Summary of Employment Updates: COVID 19: AB 685 & Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/COVID19FAQs.html COVID-19 Positive Test Results/Potential Exposure Notice Obligations (AB 685) – Employers must notify all other employees who were on the premises of the worksite during the possible exposure period (including subcontracted or temp employees) of their potential exposure…
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Employer Update: SB-1159 & COVID Reporting
Employer Update: As we enter the winter months and cases of COVID continue to rise, we would like to give everyone a quick reminder to be sure to familiarize yourselves with the requirements related to SB-1159 which applies to all employers with 5 or more employees in CA. The full description can be found on…
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Employer Update: California Face Covering Mandate
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”
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
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
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
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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