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Federal and State Governments Extend and Expand COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave for California Employees
In March 2020, both California and the federal government passed legislation impacting employers and employees related to COVID-19 supplemental paid…
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Important Changes Impacting Employer Obligations Relating to Paid COVID-19 Leave
As 2020 came to an end, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, which extended…
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California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) Adopts Emergency Temporary Cal/OSHA Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19
On November 30, 2020, the OAL adopted Cal/OSHA’s extensive emergency temporary standards regarding COVID-19. The temporary standards, which are effective immediately, apply…
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California Workers’ Compensation Act Creates Disputable Presumption Related to COVID-19
Senate Bill (SB) 1159, which takes effect immediately as an urgency statute, amends the California Labor Code to add sections…
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California Adopts New OSHA Provisions Related to COVID-19 Outbreaks in the Workplace
Governor Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill (AB) 685, creating new liabilities and obligations for employers related to COVID-19 outbreaks in…
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California Enacts Statute Expanding COVID-19-Related Paid Sick Leave, Codifying Handwashing Frequency for Food Sector Employees, and Potentially Establishing a Mediation Pilot Program for Small Employers Related to Family and Medical Leave
On September 9, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 1867. The sweeping legislation addresses a range…
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The City of Sacramento’s COVID-19 Ordinance Effective July 15, 2020 Despite Governor Newsom’s New Orders
On July 13, 2020, as COVID-19 cases increase throughout the state, Governor Newsom rolled back California’s reopening, mandating the closure…
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California’s Order Requiring the Use of Face Coverings
On June 18, 2020, Governor Newsom in accordance with Executive Order N-25-20 ordered the mandatory use of face coverings (with limited…
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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
On April 16, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-51-20. The Order provides up to 80 hours of supplemental…
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: DOL Regulations Released
On April 1, 2020, the DOL issued its much anticipated implementing regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), providing more…
