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November 2, 2021
As the new year quickly approaches, here are two additional laws that you should be aware of before they take effect on January 1, 2021—Assembly Bill 1033 and Senate Bill 807.
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October 27, 2021
As 2022 rolls around, the State of California has been busy enacting new employment laws. One such law—known as SB 331—deserves special attention by employers as it implements important changes to the confidentiality of settlement agreements in the employment context.
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October 21, 2021
While most readers quickly peruse these Terms of Use—if even at all—companies should consider publishing (or revising) a Terms of Use on their websites.
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October 19, 2021
On October 9, 2021, Governor Newsom completed his review of the 836 bills passed to him by the Legislature and signed 770 of them. Within the many new California bills that were recently signed into law, two amend the Golden State’s workplace safety laws. First, Assembly Bill (AB) 654 creates important modifications to an employer’s COVID-19 exposure notice and reporting obligations. Second, Senate Bill (SB) 606 establishes new classes of health and safety violations and enhances liability.
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October 13, 2021
Growing and adding new talent to your team is exciting for any business. But, before you onboard your new hires, you should be mindful to include these items in your offer letters: At-Will Employment, Offer is Contingent, and Contractual Obligations.
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October 7, 2021
As a result of the pandemic, more consumers are shopping online, and businesses are adapting by creating e-commerce options. One issue that is often overlooked in the e-commerce setting is website accessibility for those with disabilities.
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October 5, 2021
As employers know, Cal/OSHA enacted COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). Just recently, Cal/OSHA has published draft semi-permanent standards that, if enacted, would supersede the current ETS for a period of two or three years.
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September 30, 2021
Leadership consulting agencies and seasoned administrators sometimes say that annual planning and strategic planning are two different things. MNK believes otherwise. Annual planning and strategic planning go hand in hand. They are two sides of the same business planning coin. Both are necessary for proper business operations.
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September 28, 2021
Earlier this month, employers heard that federal OSHA is planning to roll out a national vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers (i.e., employers with a workforce of at least 100 employees). While details of that mandate have not been made public yet, employers would do well to plan ahead.
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September 22, 2021
By September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force is required to publish the new safety COVID-19 protocols requirements for contractors and subcontractors. We are still waiting for these guidelines to be released. However, the Task Force released a FAQ on September 20, 2021, that provides some clarity relating to federal contractors and vaccination status requirements when working on government sites.
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