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Cal/OSHA’s New Emergency Standard for COVID-19 Prevention in the Workplace
Overview: Cal/OSHA recently adopted an emergency standard for COVID-19 prevention in the workplace, effective November 30, 2020. Significant new requirements have been imposed on California employers, including the requirement to continue paying employees excluded from [...]
Reminder: Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training
Every California employer with 5 or more employees must comply with California’s mandatory sexual harassment training requirements (as set forth in Senate Bill No. 1343). In August 2019, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 778, [...]
Best Practices: Rehiring Employees During Covid-19
(Current as of September 30, 2020) Even if your business is not currently permitted to operate in your county, now is the time to thoroughly review (and revise) your hiring packets and develop a comprehensive [...]
Re-Opening California Businesses: Employment Law Issues
(Current as of July 10, 2020) Most small businesses in California have taken a big hit during these trying times. Unfortunately, for some it was a fatal blow. For those left standing and trying to [...]
COVID-19: Commercial Lease Workouts
If you (or your business) is party to a commercial lease, you are likely concerned during these volatile and uncertain times. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on businesses across the United States and the world. While [...]
Re-Opening Considerations For Businesses during Covid-19
(Current as of June 1, 2020) As many states, counties, and cities are permitting the re-opening of businesses across the country, one of the primary concerns for business owners is how to take the appropriate [...]