Simplifying Meal Period Requirements for California Employers
California employers are subject to increasingly complex wage and hour requirements. Navigating these rules can be a trap for the unwary. Meal periods, in particular, are frequently litigated and can result in significant liability for employers. The following...
Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 in the Workplace
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, employers are faced with an increasing number of requirements to promptly report illnesses and deaths related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In order to simplify reporting obligations imposed by state and federal agencies,...
Recent Updates to the Fair Chance Act
What is the Fair Chance Act? The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently announced updated regulations to California’s Fair Chance Act of 2018. This Act, also known as “Ban the Box,” prohibits private and public sector employers with five...
