10.15.20
With the clock ticking, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on September 30 several employment-related bills enacted by the California legislature. Below, we highlight some of the new laws employers should begin preparing for.
The one-time use of a racial epithet by a coworker was not enough to sustain a hostile work environment suit brought by a former employee of a district attorney’s office, a California appellate court has ruled.
A new California law has created additional requirements for employers that have workers under the age of 18.
A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump has banned the teaching of “divisive concepts” and “race or sex scapegoating” as part of the training for federal employees and contractors.
10.02.20
Earlier this year, New York State enacted a paid sick leave requirement for employers statewide. All employers are required, as of September 30, 2020, to begin recording accruals for paid sick leave for every employee.
09.30.20
On September 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a long-awaited proposed rule for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
09.21.20
Under a law signed by Governor Newsom on Thursday, September 17, 2020, California requires employers to notify employees of potential exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.
09.10.20
On September 9, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 1867 which is effective immediately and codifies Executive Order N-51-20 related to sick leave for food sector workers, and establishes supplemental paid sick leave for certain workers not covered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
09.03.20
On the last day of the two-year legislative session, Monday, August 31, 2020, the California legislature passed several sweeping pieces of legislation, which Governor Newsom is expected to sign within the next month.
08.28.20
Pursuant to New York State’s inaugural Sick Leave Law, effective September 30, 2020, employees of all New York employers may begin accruing sick leave.