An HR Professional’s Guide: COVID-19 After OSHA’s ETS
Just a few weeks ago, the Omicron variant was sweeping the nation and employers were reviewing COVID-19 workplace policies to ensure the work environment was safe and compliant with Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) — some were even scrambling. Then, on January 13, 2022 – to the surprise of many […]
Arbitration Agreements in California
For years, California employers have been struggling to understand whether or not they were permitted to use or require employees to sign mandatory arbitration agreements. Background The prohibition in California dates back to October 2019, when Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51) into law. As written, California law was scheduled to begin its […]
Changes for the New Year – California Family Rights Act (CFRA) And The DEFH’s Mediation Pilot Program
More changes are on the horizon for 2022! Are your HR professionals prepared? In September 2021, California’s Governor Newsom signed AB 1033, bringing with it some notable changes for California employers: “Parent” Now Includes “Parents-In-Law” – Beginning January 1, 2022, the California Family Rights Act’s (CFRA) definition of “parent” includes parents-in-law (i.e., the parent of […]
2022 Changes to Leave Laws
The year 2022 brings a lot of change to the leave law landscape, with four states and the District of Columbia passing new laws that will impact decisions employers make when planning for and approving leave. Though these new leave laws are certainly in the best interest of employees, the many and frequent changes by […]