California Publishes Monkeypox Guidance for Employers

On Thursday, September 15, 2022, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) issued guidance on protecting employees from monkeypox (the “Guidance”). The Guidance applies to workplaces covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Disease standard (the “ATD”) (Title 8 Code of Regulations Section 5199), including health care facilities, medical transport, police services, public health services, laboratories, and more.

New CCPA Compliance Requirements for Employers

New CCPA Compliance Requirements for Employers

Amendment of the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) by the California Privacy Rights Act (the “CPRA”) in 2020 will see a new set of compliance requirements for employers beginning on January 1, 2023. These requirements concern the collection of personal information by companies subject to the CCPA. The personal information at hand relates to employers’ employees, job applicants, and actual or prospective business customers, vendors, and suppliers.

Noticing A Lease’s Notices Provision

Details. They matter in life, law, and leases. One of the most overlooked details is a lease’s notices provision. What Is a Notices Provision? Simply put, a notices provision specifies the sole and exclusive means and manner by which the parties to a lease must communicate any lease-related information, such as any proposed amendments, extensions, and terminations of the lease.

Separation Agreements: Where the Standard HR Form Falls Short

Separation Agreements: Where the Standard HR Form Falls Short

A separation agreement, also known as a severance agreement, is a legal contract governing the specific terms of an employee’s separation from employment. In this video, we will go over several areas where your HR-approved, standard form separation agreements are deficient and could leave you vulnerable: (1) Scope of Release, (2) Non-Disparagement, and (3) Confidentiality.

5 Major Employment Bills Passed by California Lawmakers in 2022

5 Major Employment Bills Passed by California Lawmakers in 2022

Wednesday, August 31, 2022, marked the end of the 2022 State Legislative Session. The 2022 employment bills passed by both the California State Assembly and California State Senate are now in the hands of Governor Gavin Newsom for signature. He will have until September 30, 2022, to either sign or veto.

Things to Consider When Hiring a Social Media Influencer – Part Two

This is a follow-up to our prior article on considerations to make when hiring a social media influencer. Part One focused on complying with the FTC regulations along with guidance on establishing internal policy, and this sequel will focus on executing social media influencer agreements.

Remote I-9 Inspections May Become a Permanent Feature of the Onboarding Process

Typically, I-9 verification must be conducted in person. However, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has relaxed this requirement and has allowed employers to conduct I-9 inspections remotely. Employers have embraced this flexibility, especially as now more than ever employees are not physically on-site.

The Skinny on Alternative Workweek Schedules: Answering the Why and the How

The Skinny on Alternative Workweek Schedules: Answering the Why and the How

An Alternative Workweek Schedule, also known as AWS, is a compressed workweek schedule. Under an AWS, employees work the same amount of hours in a week that they “normally’ would but they do so in fewer days than they otherwise would. In this video, we will discuss why employers choose an AWS and how to implement it into your business.