Alerts
CALIFORNIA COVID SUPPLEMENTAL PAID SICK LEAVE TO BE REINSTATED
by Adam N. Arce and Julie Ann Giammona The California State Legislature is on the cusp of enacting a law that will revive COVID Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”). While this bill has not yet been signed into law, it will likely go into effect shortly, and will be retroactive
- #employmentlaw; #sickleave; #businesslaw
Employment and You in 2022: California Laws and Regulations You Need to Know
The labor and employment legal landscape has changed in 2021. The California legislature and Governor Newsom have enacted many new labor and employment statutes that are important for all California employers to know, impacting key areas such as employee leave, arbitration, and Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claims. Below is
- #employmentlaw; #businesslaw
ALERT: Wage Theft Equals Grand Theft
On September 27, 2021, Assembly Bill No. 1003 (“AB 1003”) was signed into law. AB 1003 makes the intentional “theft of wages” from an employee a form of “grand theft”, punishable by Penal Code Section 487m. Importantly, AB 1003 defines employee to include independent contractors, and employer to include the
- #AB1003, #employmentlaw
Updates on AB 51 and Its Effect on Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts
By Adam Nathaniel Arce Background: AB 51 In 2019, Governor Newsom signed into law California Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”). AB 51 has the following effects: Prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment, requiring instead that the arbitration agreement be entered into consensually
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DIY for Business Podcast: Protecting Your Company with Guest Jon Babione
The best attorneys keep you out of lawsuits and are there for you if someone does file a complaint. Our goal is to help business owners set up policies to avoid lawsuits given new labor laws that are popping up, especially now with safety regulations and distributed workforces. Listen to
- #businesslaw, #employmentlaw
Lawyer Business Advantage Podcast with Michelle Ferber
To listen to Michelle’s talk with Podcast Producer Alay Yajnik, click here. IN THIS EPISODE, ALAY AND MICHELLE DISCUSS: Keeping focused on the people factor. Creating a culture of trust, flexibility, and productivity. Talent retention, leading and growing your team. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Create a culture where you can
SOME INSIGHT FROM THE CALIFORNIA LABOR COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE: Affirmative Steps Employers Can Take to Encourage Meal Breaks
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
- #employmentlaw; #businesslaw
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
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
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
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 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
- #employmentlaw; #sickleave; #businesslaw
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
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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
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