On March 4, 2021, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing released updated COVID-19 guidance for employers. For the first time, the guidance addresses mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. (Yes, finally!)
PAY DATA REPORTING DEADLINE LOOMS
Pursuant to a new law effective January 1, 2021, California employers must submit pay data reports to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) by March 31, 2021.
DFEH Issues New Pandemic Guidance
On March 4, 2021, the DFEH issued new COVID-19 guidance that replaces its previous guidance (in March and July 2020).
Are the Days of Time Rounding Over?
Non-exempt employees must be paid for all of their work time.
9th Circuit Per Diem Case
If you pay employees a “flat” or automatic amount for reimbursement of their expenses, such as cell phone and internet charges, this new 9th Circuit case is important: https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2021/02/08/19-55784.pdf.
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations: The Basics
More frequently than ever, employers must investigate workplace issues. In this interactive webinar, attendees will learn from our experienced attorney investigators the keys to conducting effective investigations, including:
Wednesday Wake-Up with Jen! What is “Exclusion Pay” and Why Should You Care?
Many employers are confused about the “exclusion pay” provisions in Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard. Join Jennifer for a practical explanation and tips for compliance.
Form I-9 Webinar Series
Completing, maintaining, auditing, and correcting your Forms I-9 can be overwhelming. Our “Everything You Need to Know About the Form I-9” webinar covers the basics, but we understand it can sometimes feel like you are drinking from a fire hose.
Webinar: How to Show Your Employees the “Love”
With St. Valentine’s Day fast approaching, take a moment to show your employees you care about them. Join Jennifer for a discussion of appropriate employee recognition practices, and how to stay out of hot water with the tax authorities.
Attorney Jennifer Shaw on the Impact of Biden’s Immigration Plan on CA
The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal
Attorney Jennifer Shaw on the Impact of Biden’s Immigration Plan on CA
By Kitty O’Neal, News 93.1 KFBKJan 27, 2021https://www.iheart.com/video/jennifer-shaw/?reid=new_assets%252F60120c2a6cb40315d9a92266&embed=true&autoStart=false&useFullScreen=true
Listen: Employment attorney Jennifer Shaw, Founder of the Shaw Law Group, talks about the impact of President Biden’s vast immigration plan on California’s economy.
A bit of good news in these crazy times
A bit of good news in these crazy times…new Cal/OSHA FAQS regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard! (Many of you will be happy with number 52 regarding pay.)
MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINES AT WORK? NOT SO FAST.
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in California in mid-December. Although vaccines will not widely be available to most employees for many months, it is not too early for employers to start planning.