Here is a link to the new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Poster in English and Spanish.
Archives for 2022
Andrew Maunz Comments on Recent Federal Ruling Against Anti-Discrimination Guidelines for LGBTQ+ Employees
Andrew Maunz comments on a federal judge’s ruling against the EEOC’s guidance to navigate accommodations for LGBTQ+ employees in “4 Questions After Judge Nixes EEOC Bostock Guidance,” published by Law360.
Wrap Up of California’s 2022 Legislative Session – What Employers Need to Know
California’s 2022 legislative session ended with numerous bills affecting employers and employment practices and procedures in the Golden State. Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 30 of those bills into law, including bills on pay transparency, cannabis use, and COVID-19.
More Employers to Land on OSHA’s Severe Violator List
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that it has expanded employer eligibility for placement on its Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP).
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Fall 2022
Events related to the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused roles within retail operations to shift, and managers may have been required to do more when employees are unexpectedly sick or when staffing levels fell due to the “great resignation.” Therefore, employers need to be careful to potential loss of managers’ exempt status.
NLRB Rules Employers Cannot Unilaterally Cease Dues Checkoff After CBA Expiration
Executive Summary: On October 3, 2022, in a 3-2 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) reversed its previous ruling from 2019 and held that a union dues checkoff provision should be treated as part of the status quo that the employer cannot unilaterally change following contract expiration. See 28-CA-213783, 371 NLRB No. 160 (2022).
New California Employment Laws for 2023
Executive Summary: California has passed a number of employment laws this year, including a requirement for employers to disclose pay scale information in any job advertisements; expansion of employees’ leave care rights; protections for cannabis users; and expansion of the state’s consumer privacy act as applied to employers. These new laws, most of which go into effect January 1, 2023, are expected to have a significant impact on employers operating in California. Below is a brief overview of the most notable new laws affecting businesses in California.
California Expands Bereavement Leave Benefits
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1949 into law on September 29, 2022. This bill requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with 5 days of unpaid bereavement leave for the death of an employee’s family member. AB 1949 goes into effect on January 1, 2023 and applies to private employers with five or more employees and to all public employers.
Under this new law, employees who have been employed by a covered employer for 30 or more days before the requested leave are eligible for bereavement leave related to the death of a family member.
Is Your Leadership Development Program Undermining Your DEI Goals?
Poorly designed programs can exacerbate inequity.
Successful Leaders Are Great Coaches
People want to work for leaders who help them realize their full potential.
These Supreme Court cases could have a big impact on businesses and the workplace
From affirmative action to LGBTQ rights, here’s a roundup of cases we’re watching
Six Ways To Stimulate Workforce Connectedness And Electrify Employee And Customer Experience
Our well-being depends on the quality of our connections with others.
Show Me the Money: California Enacts New Pay Disclosure Requirements
Pay transparency laws have gathered steam across the country. California follows Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, Washington, New York City, Cincinnati, and Toledo, among other jurisdictions, in enacting legislation to require employers to disclose wage information to job applicants, and in some instances, to current employees.
Federal judge curtails protections for LGBTQ workers, trans kids in response to Texas lawsuit
Ruling in a suit brought by Texas, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk vacated guidance on gender-affirming care for children and pronouns, dress and bathroom protections for LGBTQ workers.
Many hourly workers are unhappy—even at the top companies. Here’s what companies can do better
Hourly workers’ satisfaction has almost always lagged salaried employees, even when they work for the same company and have access to the same perks and benefits.
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