Seyfarth Synopsis: On February 9, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom enacted the 2022 iteration of California’s COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave law. The new law will be effective Saturday February 19, 2022 (10 days after enactment). It is retroactive to January
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
What Makes California Employment Law Different ... and How to Deal With It
The California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on employment law issues specific to California. It covers topics such as compliance with state and local employment regulations, workplace safety mandates, wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination and harassment policies, employee benefits, and recent legislative developments affecting employers in California. The blog also addresses practical guidance on managing workplace events, employee protections under new ordinances, and evolving legal standards related to pay transparency, training repayment agreements, and leave laws. It serves as a resource for employers navigating the complexities of California's unique employment legal landscape.
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Beat Goes On In California Though Federal ETS On Mute
By Ilana Morady
Seyfarth Synopsis: As of January 14, 2022, California employers must ensure that their COVID-19 health and safety protocols are compliant with Cal/OSHA’s Latest COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards. The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the nationwide Federal OSHA ETS…
What’s On Your Holiday Wish List?
By Coby Turner
We’re sure the rush of changes happening at year end, and prepping for the holidays over the next few weeks have got you thinking: what’s on my wish list? If you could ask CalPecs Santa for anything, what would it…
Cal/OSHA Adopts Revised and Restrictive COVID-19 ETS
Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 16, 2021, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to readopt the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) with changes that will take effect January 14, 2022. This readoption includes many changes to the current ETS, including an…
Masking Up for the Holidays
Seyfarth Synopsis: Starting today, December 15, 2021, Californians must again mask up in public indoor spaces, regardless of their vaccination status. California’s Department of Public Health imposed this state-wide four-week mandate to curb the spread of COVID-19 over the holidays.…
Omicron Is Coming to Town: Protecting Employers From Fa-La-La-Liability
Seyfarth Synopsis: With the latest coronavirus variant, Omicron, detected and increasing in California, many companies may be questioning their plans to host office holiday parties. But no need to call in the Grinch just yet! We have some tips to…
I Left My Mask In San Francisco—For Fully Vaccinated Workplaces
Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 13, 2021, the San Francisco Department of Public Health issued a revised COVID-19 public health order. Of interest to many employers, the City outlined when certain businesses—such as office workspaces—may allow fully vaccinated individuals to…
New Restrictions in Settlement and Severance Agreements Headline Governor Newsom’s Final 2021 Legislative Approvals
Seyfarth Synopsis: On Saturday, October 9, 2021 Governor Newsom signed the last of 2021’s pending employment-related bills, including a bill imposing even more restrictions on settlement agreements. The new laws will become effective on January 1, 2022. This post summarizes…
City of Los Angeles Approves Broad COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Mandate For Public Places
Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 6, 2021, the City Council of Los Angeles approved, and Mayor Garcetti signed, an ordinance that will require patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering many indoor locations in the City. Impacted locations include food…
Governor Signs Garment Manufacturer, Wage Theft, and Other Employment-Related Bills
Seyfarth Synopsis: On Monday, September 27, Governor Newsom signed a number of employment-related bills, including bills aimed at combatting wage theft and wage/hour violations by garment manufacturers, all of which go into effect on January 1, 2022. The Governor also…