The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 9: Right of Recall Post COVID-19 Layoff Continues

December 21, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this ninth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: nine ladies dancing and SB 93. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 8: No No's for Food Delivery Platforms

December 20, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this eighth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: eight maids a-milking and AB 286. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 7: Intentional Failure to Pay Wages May Be Grand Theft

December 17, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this seventh day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: seven swans a-swimming and AB 1003. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 6: Employer COVID-19 Reporting Modifications

December 16, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this sixth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: six geese-a-laying and AB 654. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 5: Harassment and Discrimination Allegations - No More Shush

December 10, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fifth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: five golden rings and SB 331. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 4: Changes to DFEH Processes and Increased Record Retention for Employers

December 9, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fourth day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: four calling birds and SB 807. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 3: "Electronic Notice"—Worth it?

December 8, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this third day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: three French hens and SB 657. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 2: Failure to Timely Pay Arbitrator May Lose the Right to Arbitrate

December 3, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this second day of the holidays, my labor and employment attorney gave to me: two turtle doves and SB 762. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 1: "Additional CFRA Expansion"

December 1, 2021 by Mellissa A. Schafer

It is hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. COVID-19 continues to impact many aspects of our everyday life. Employers continued to pivot throughout 2021 with the everchanging local and state mandates, orders, and laws. While we hope for a calmer 2022, one thing that has remained constant is the evolving employment laws. Before popping the champagne and saying goodbye to 2021, it is time to reprise our annual review of key labor and employment law developments in California. In the spirit of the season, we are using the "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. So, on the First Day of the Holidays, my Labor and Employment attorney gave to me - a partridge in a pear tree and AB 1033. More ›

Religious Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Do Not Include Political, Social, Economic Beliefs, According to EEOC

November 24, 2021 by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). It required employers of 100 or more employees to institute mandates requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19—or require weekly testing of its employees. That same day, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) similarly issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) requiring the workforces of Medicare- and Medicaid-certified providers and suppliers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order for Medicare and Medicaid facilities to continue participation in those programs. Many employers have also instituted COVID-19 vaccination mandates for their employees separate from OSHA’s ETS and CMS’s IFR. More ›

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