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March 1, 2022
With most states lifting their mask mandates and the omicron-driven wave has started to subside, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has begun to change its course on masking guidelines. As of this past Friday, February 25, 2022, the CDC announced a new framework, “COVID-19 Community Level” metrics, to determine whether to recommend masks in a given area.
Videos
February 24, 2022
In the second part of this two-part series, MNK Law explains the purpose of the onboarding process for new hires and how to ensure that they feel welcomed and a part of your company from day one.
News
February 22, 2022
It’s well known that California is an employee-friendly state. The California Supreme Court has recently affirmed this truth in a decision that makes it easier for employees to prevail on employee-whistleblower claims.
Resources
February 17, 2022
lthough there are some exceptions, most employees in California must be paid the minimum wage. It is well known that employers must comply with federal and state minimum wage laws. Less known is that employers must comply with local (regional) city and county minimum wage laws, which may be more generous than their federal or state counterparts.
News
February 16, 2022
Last week, the United States Senate passed H.R. 4445, titled “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.” The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign into law, will make pre-dispute arbitration agreements between employers and their employees unenforceable when it comes to sexual harassment or sexual assault disputes.
Videos
February 10, 2022
In this two-part series, MNK Law explains the purpose of the onboarding process for new hires and how to ensure that they feel welcomed and a part of your company from day one.
News
February 9, 2022
California COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave is a zombie that won’t go away. Even as the pandemic seems to be waning, California’s legislature has recently resurrected a COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave law. California Gov. Newsom is bound to sign this law any day now.
Resources
February 7, 2022
Deciding whether to have a Paid Time Off (“PTO”) policy versus a separate paid sick time and vacation policy is a business decision. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and our clients take varied approaches to the same. Both approaches, as outlined below, have pros and cons.
News
February 3, 2022
As the pandemic rages on, employers have been asking us if they can be sued by a family member who contracts COVID-19 from one of their employees. A California court has recently suggested that the answer to this question is “yes.”
Videos
January 27, 2022
In this first of a two-part series, MNK Law explains how internal investigations are an important tool for responding to complaints or incidents of suspected workplace misconduct.
