By Amberly Morgan Update: The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, 2020 following the U.S. Senate passage by voice vote the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R. 7010). The House of Representatives had...
By Bianca Saad, HR Watchdog - Cal Chamber July is just around the corner, and with it comes several local minimum wage increases throughout California. Here’s a list of localities that will have minimum wage increases effective July 1, 2020: Alameda: $15/hour....
By: Payne & Fears PC As counties move to re-open businesses, many counties have issued requirements for businesses to post notices regarding their compliance with safe re-opening protocols. Orange County On May 29, 2020, and effective the same day, the County...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Workplace Safety – Matthew J. Roberts, Esq. Cal/OSHA has provided guidance on COVID-19-related employee training including cough and sneeze etiquette. The California Department of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA,...
By Melissa Ostrower and Robert R. Perry, Jackson Lewis PC The Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued guidance on the forgiveness provisions applicable to loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the CARES Act. The SBA was required to...
By Susan E. Groff, Cepideh Roufougar, Jonathan A. Siegel, Peter M. Waneis and Cecilie E. Read California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a plan to allow the limited reopening of some businesses beyond those in the category of essential critical infrastructure....
By Alix Martichoux Monday that the next stage of reopening California’s economy will begin as early as Friday. Some businesses included in the state’s “Stage 2” of reopening will be allowed to resume operations starting Friday, including book stores, clothing stores,...
By: Thomas B. Song Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP © 2020 Yesterday, Cal/OSHA greatly expanded its IIPP guidance pertaining to the hazard of COVID-19 in the workplace. Employers who have not reviewed and updated their IIPPs to address COVID-19 should do so...
By: HRWatchdog Several disclosure requirements and procedural steps are incumbent on both employers and the investigative consumer reporting agencies. My company uses a background check company to conduct background checks on our applicants. Recently, I received a...
By Brian M. Johnston and Keith A. Dropkin, Jackson Lewis PC The Department of Labor (DOL) and other federal regulators released updates and clarifications related to employee benefits, including updates to model COBRA notices and an extension of certain statutory...
By: Robin E. Largent Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP © 2020 Over the last few weeks, the EEOC has been updating its guidance for employers on handling various COVID-19 issues in the workplace, including on the topics of health screenings and when reasonable...
Ricardo Lara, California’s Insurance Commissioner California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday ordered insurers in the state to refund some March and April premium payments to policyholders for a range of personal and commercial lines due to COVID-19. The...
