(Source: CDF Labor Law by Richard M. Green – May 16, 2023) On May 5, 2023, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the sunset of the pandemic provision allowing employers to review I-9 employment verification documents remotely. Effective July 31, 2023,...
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Top 10 Causes of Disabling Workplace Injuries & How to Avoid Them
When it comes to managing risk in the workplace, knowledge is power. Liberty Mutual's 2022 Workplace Safety Index has been released, revealing last year's top 10 causes of disabling workplace injuries. Our experts at CalWorkSafety & HR are here to tell you how to...
California High Court Upholds Ruling on Wage Payment
(Source: Ogletree Deakins Law Firm by Michael J. Nader, Kyle A. Wende, and Zachary V. Zagger - April 26, 2023) On March 29, 2023, the California Supreme Court "put the final nail in the coffin" of an employee’s claim that California Labor Code Section 204 requires...
California Lawmakers Might Mandate Active Shooter Training
California lawmakers are advancing legislation to require active shooter training for all businesses. The bill aims to better prepare employees for workplace violence. (Source: TechTarget.com by Patrick Thibodeau, Senior News Writer - April 9, 2023) California might...
When You Can, and Can’t, Fire People on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
If you have a baby, get cancer, or even have a bad flu, your job is protected... except when it isn't. (Source: Inc. Magazine by Suzanne Lucas, Freelance writer @RealEvilHRLady) The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been around since 1993, so for many in the...
Beware of These Common Pitfalls Associated with Remote Workers
(Source: CDF Labor Law - CDF Wage and Hour Task Force by Nancy N. (“Niki”) Lubrano and Brian E. Cole II - April 3, 2023) As the health risks of the pandemic wind down, the complexities of offering remote work endure. Some employers are still offering full remote...
Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Cal/OSHA Standards in 2022. Are You in Compliance?
(Source: Cal-OSHA Reporter, Vol. 50 – March 31, 2023) The most cited Cal/OSHA violations of 2022 have been released. Leading the list is failure to follow written safety plans, for both general industry and construction. These types of Injury and Illness Prevention...
Employer Tips for Utilizing Internships and Hiring Minors
(Source: HR California presented by CalChamber, by Mike McCluskey, CalChamber Senior Technical Editor – March 23, 2023) During the spring and early summer months, many employers add to their staff by bringing on students who are on break from their studies. This can...
Business Tax Incentives for Hiring, Retaining, and Training
(Source: HR Watchdog presented by CalChamber, by John Langreck, founding member and principal, Fox Consulting Group LLC - March 7, 2023) Developing a productive workforce has become increasingly challenging since the start of the pandemic. Fortunately, there are...
Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements Restricted
(Source: HR Watchdog presented by CalChamber, by James W. Ward - March 2, 2023) On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an important decision that may affect employers’ use of confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance...
COVID-19 Non-Emergency Rules Take Effect
(Source: State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Release 2023-14 – Saturday, February 4, 2023) The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced that permanent rules requiring employers to protect workers from COVID-19 went into effect...
Cal/OSHA and Workplace Violence Prevention: What Is an Employer’s Duty Under Current Standards and Guidelines?
(Source: by Karen F. Tynan - Sacramento Author, Ogletree Deakins Law Firm & Robert C. Rodriguez - Sacramento Author, February 1, 2023) Workplace violence is a growing concern in California and across the country, as evidenced by numerous recent tragic incidents...