Author: FerberLaw

SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING THE “INTERACTIVE PROCESS” AND SUPPORTING ONGOING EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Julie Ann Giammona will be a part of a live webinar round-table discussion on June 11, 2020. Highlights of this live webinar: DFEH updates on COVID-19 guidance, DFEH website, and case decisions Navigating challenging aspects of the interactive process Review of available resources to assist employers Leave as an accommodation, service/support animals, fragrance and chemical

UPDATES TO BAY AREA COUNTIES’ SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDERS

by Michelle R. Ferber and Alexandra P. Saddik On April 29, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, along with the City of Berkeley, extended the existing shelter-in-place order. Though the order has been extended to May 31, 2020, it has been modified to allow outdoor businesses to open up

EMPLOYERS MUST ABIDE BY NEW BAY AREA REQUIREMENTS ON FACE COVERINGS

by Michelle R. Ferber and Alexandra P. Saddik On April 17, 2020, the city of Berkeley and counties of Contra Costa, Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo issued new orders requiring members of the public to wear a face covering that does not have holes, is made of a soft permeable material, and covers

UPDATES RELATED TO COVID-19

by Alexandra Saddik The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) officially took effect April 1; on that same day, the Department of Labor released regulations that clarifies several aspects of the law, including the small business exemption that the Department of Labor issued preliminary guidance on. Under the new Code of Federal Regulations § 826.40(b),

APRIL 1 NEW COMPLIANCE DATE FOR FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

by Julie Ann Giammona, Alexandra P. Saddik and Jonathan R. Babione Yesterday afternoon (March 24, 2020), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its highly anticipated guidelines for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Most significantly, the guidelines mandate compliance with the Act commencing on April 1, not April 2, as was originally understood.

WHAT THE “FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT” MEANS FOR YOU

by Michelle Ferber, Julie Ann Giammona and Jennifer Lucas On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”) which becomes effective April 2, 2020.  The Act expands certain provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and creates the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”) in an attempt

Navigating the Pandemic: Guidance and Best Practices for Employers and Summary of New Legislation Regarding Sick Leave

by Michelle R. Ferber, Jennifer R. Lucas and Julie Ann Giammona  The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant unpredictability and rapidly-shifting recommendations and guidelines.  Employers are facing unique and difficult challenges.  We are here to help you navigate these complex issues.  The following information is based upon the most recently available information (3/16/2020) but situations

CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CONCLUDES THAT MANDATORY BAG SEARCHES ARE COMPENSABLE TIME

by Michelle R. Ferber and Alexandra P. Saddik California employers are governed by industry and occupational specific wage orders issued by the Industrial Welfare Commission.  These orders govern wage and hour requirements for all employees working in California and are liberally construed in favor of the employee. The California Supreme Court’s recent decision in Frlekin v.

IMPLICATIONS OF THE CCPA FOR BUSINESSES

by Alexandra Saddik and Jonathan Babione Over the past several years, businesses have faced increased scrutiny with regard to how they protect personal information collected from individuals. California’s legislative response to this issue was to overhaul its existing network of privacy laws by passing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This new privacy framework became