Government Code section 12850 and related regulations require all California employers to display the “California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment” poster in a conspicuous place where employees gather. The Civil Rights Department published an updated version of this poster
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Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Services Employers Resumed
In 2019, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 547, which requires janitorial employers to provide in-person training in preventing sexual violence and harassment at least once every two years. However, due to concerns about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
California Department of Public Health Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidance
On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 isolation recommendations to move away from 5 days of isolation and instead focus on clinical symptoms to determine when to end isolation. The guidance now states…
Updated Rates for California EDD Benefits and San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released the 2024 Voluntary Plan Employee Contribution and Benefit Rate.
Employers with employees located in California are generally required to withhold and send state disability contributions to the EDD.
Of note, Senate…
California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2024
The California Supreme Court issued several important decisions in 2023 about issues such as COVID-19 take-home exposure and arbitrating Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims.
Employers should continue to be aware of several cases pending before the state’s high…
Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2023 for the California Workplace Law Blog
As the year wraps up, we review some of the highlights of the California Workplace Law Blog with the top 10 most popular blog posts of 2023.
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The City of San Diego Releases Guidance on Compliance with State and Local Paid Sick Leave
On January 1, 2024, California’s Senate Bill (SB) 616 takes effect, increasing the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees. In the new year, employers will be required to provide 40 hours of sick…
A Reminder of Changes to California Workplace Law from 2023
As we wrap up 2023, here is a review of some of the changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers in 2024.
Legislative Changes
New Law Exempts Certain Airline Cabin Crew from California Meal and Rest…
Cal/OSHA Standards Board Adopts Temporary Standard for Silica
Last week, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved an emergency temporary standard regarding respirable crystalline silica (RCS). The standard will take effect December 29, 2023.
The emergency temporary standard (ETS)comes after the California Department of Public Health issued an alert…
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated FAQ for California Paid Sick Leave
In October, California passed Senate Bill (SB) 616, which increases the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees.
The Labor Commissioner recently published an updated Frequently Asked Questions page to cover changes made…