In a recent victory on behalf of one of our clients, Ferber Law successfully defeated all claims for alleged missed meal breaks. The opinion of the Labor Commissioner provides insight as to what employers can do to create evidence of providing employees with an opportunity to take a meal break and were not discouraged, impeded or otherwise prevented from taking
Cal/OSHA Revises Emergency Temporary Standards
By Alexandra Saddik On June 17, 2021, Cal/OSHA voted on new Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). Governor Newsom also signed an executive order waiving the 10-day review period, which means that these new emergency temporary standards took effect immediately. What Has Changed? The purpose of the ETS revisions was to align the workplace requirements with California’s reopening requirements. The revisions made
COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Employers Need to Know
by Alexandra Saddik As the state moves forward with reopening and COVID-19 vaccines become more widely accessible, the guidance on what employers can and cannot do with regards to vaccinations is still ambiguous. Here is where the guidance is currently on the state and federal level, along with some best practices for addressing employment issues in regard to vaccinations. Can
FERBER LAW SPRING 2021 NEWSLETTER
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Hiring Home Caregivers: Know the Law
Directly hiring a #caregiver? Then this new episode of Absolute Trust Talk is for you! Listen in as Kirsten and Jon Babione of Ferber Law discuss legal requirements involved and best practices for the employer-employee relationship. #podcast #inhomecaregiver #absoluteTtust #podcast @KirstenHowe @AbsoluteTrustCounsel To listen to the podcast, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3eiN9VI
Association of Defense Counsel Wednesday Webinar: Employment Law in the New Normal
As #COVID19 numbers continue to drop, businesses are once again assessing how to reopen safely. This presentation will cover the Cal/OSHA emergency standards and best practices for addressing the presence of COVID-19 in the workplace. We will also cover the current guidance on #vaccinations in the workplace and the new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, obligations businesses have to their customers, and legal
COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL PAID SICK LEAVE IS BACK: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
by Alexandra Saddik and Jonathan Babione On March 19, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB 95”). This new supplemental paid sick leave policy requires employers with more than 25 employees to provide 80 hours of paid sick leave for employees who are unable to work or telework for the following COVID-19-related reasons: The employee is subject to a quarantine
Cal/OSHA Emergency Standards: Top Three Things Employers Need to Know
by Alexandra Saddik and Jonathan Babione In November 2020, Cal/OSHA released extensive Emergency Temporary Standards that became effective on November 30, 2020. Cal/OSHA continues updating the guidance on implementing these standards, with the latest update occurring on January 8, 2021. Here are the top three things businesses need to know about the Cal/OSHA standards: 1. All businesses must implement a
NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS: WHAT BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW
by Alexandra P. Saddik and Jonathan R. Babione As you likely know, throughout November, California has been experiencing a steady rise of COVID-19 cases that prompted both state and local governments to impose a new round of restrictions on businesses. Below are summaries of the recent updates from the various state and Northern California agencies. CALIFORNIA State-level COVID-19 restrictions have
SB-1383’S IMPACT ON BUSINESSES
by Alexandra P. Saddik and Jonathan R. Babione On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1383, expanding the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). Under the original CFRA, employers with 50 or more employees were required to provide 12 weeks of job-protected leave in any 12-month work period to employees who need time off to care for a family member.