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On October 3, 2022, Assembly Bill Number 1949 passed requiring employers with five or more employees to grant unpaid bereavement leave up to five days upon the death of a family member. California is the third state to mandate this time off. This applies to an employee who has been employed for at least 30 […]

AB 1041 expands family members to designated persons, who would be identified at the time the employee requests the leave. An employer would be allowed to limit an employee to one designated person per 12-month period. Existing state law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, generally entitles an employee who works in California […]

Currently, employers routinely have policies requiring reporting regardless of emergencies. They also prohibit using personal cell phones during working time. A new law requires an exception. The exception is an “emergency condition”. In the event of an emergency condition, an employer shall not do either of the following: Take or threaten adverse action against any […]

As of January 1st, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) eliminates employers and the business-to-business (B2B) exemption from the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This will apply to businesses that reside in California, have employees working in California, or have other connections to the state. Compliance with this act requires employers to provide notice […]

The California legislature passed a law requiring employers with 15 or more employees to provide the pay range for all positions including the publication of each employer’s information on the internet. The purpose of the pay transparency bill is to increase pay equity within organizations, eliminating disparities. Employees that are aware of the pay structure […]

Beginning January 1, 2023, the California state minimum wage will be $15.50/hour for all employers! This state minimum wage rate is used to determine the salary threshold for most salary exempt positions. This means, for 2023, you will need to ensure all exempt employees earn at least $64,480 per year. 2023 Local Minimum Wage Rate […]

Tis’ the Season of Company Holiday Parties! The holiday season is a perfect time to show gratitude for your employees and it is your responsibility to create a safe and welcoming environment inside and outside the workplace. As leaders, it is important to consider a few extra steps to take when throwing a Holiday party. […]

Bereavement Pay On October 3, 2022, Assembly Bill Number 1949 passed requiring employers with five or more employees to grant unpaid bereavement leave up to five days upon the death of a family member. California is the third state to mandate this time off. This applies to an employee who has been employed for at […]

California Set to Extend COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Until 12.31.2022 Gov. Newsom extended the 2022 COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (“SPSL”) through December 31, 2022. • Required SPSL Remains the Same: AB 152 will require employers with 25+ employees to provide SPSL for an additional three months, but this is an extension to the […]

Proposition 118 passed in November of 2020, paving the way for CO’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The FAMLI program will provide Colorado employees with paid to take care of themselves or their family during life circumstances that pull them away from their jobs (new parenthood, taking care of a loved one […]