AB 1867 – Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
On September 19, 2020, Assembly Bill 1867 went into effect. This new legislation requires certain private employers to provide their California employees with paid sick leave if the absence is related to COVID-19. It also codifies Executive Order N-51-20, which...
New Law Expands and Clarifies Definition of Independent Contractor in California
On September 4, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2257. This new law modifies AB 5, whose strict ABC test resulted in many contractors being classified as employees. When passed, AB 5 impacted online content providers, news services, transportation companies,...
DOL Issues Guidance for Employers on Tracking Remote Employee Hours
Employers across California have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning their workforces to work remotely. Consequently, questions have arisen about employers’ obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to track unscheduled hours worked by...
