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, which clarified several ambiguities pertaining to these requirements and extended the deadline to January 1, 2021. Employers must ensure their [...]
(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-hiring plan so you are ready to hit the ground running when the time comes. Whether it is recalling former [...]
(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 thoughtfully plan for re-opening, the myriad government rules, regulations, orders, and recommendations seem like a moving target that changes by [...]
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 we focus on California landlords and tenants in this article, many of the same principles and concepts apply across the [...]
(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 steps to create a safe environment for customers and employees, as well as comply with applicable state and local rules. [...]
This article provides an overview of employers' obligations under the new Coronavirus Covid-19 Law, Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Last night, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will go into effect in 15 days, April 2. The bill provides paid leave to employees forced to miss work due to Covid-19 under [...]
Business owners and chefs need to shift their business models to takeout, delivery, and catering in response to shut down orders amid Coronavirus spread. Below are steps that food service providers should consider to handle Coronavirus-related issues. Planning Open communication with staff and community Provide detailed information to employees about Covid-19, including the symptoms, action [...]
Covid-19 Coronavirus: Laws that California Employers Must Know. We have had several clients ask about legal and employment-related issues surrounding COVID-19. Most issues are fact specific and would be determined on a case-by-case basis, but here are some considerations: In most cases, COVID-19 is a transitory condition but the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) could [...]
From now on, when you require a plastic straw at an L.A. restaurant, you must request it. LOS ANGELES – beginning on Tuesday, 1st October 2019, every L.A. restaurant is required to hold back plastic straws except when customers ask for them. “As a coastal community, we have a heightened responsibility to remove as much [...]
In ZB, N.A. v. Superior Court (Lawson) (Sept. 12th, 2019), the California Supreme Court held that complainants or petitioners cannot recover unpaid wages as enshrined in the Labor Code § 558 in the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) claim. This Supreme Court ruling considerably bars the total amount of penalties that complainants can [...]
