On July 29, 2020, San Mateo County (“County”) was the last Bay Area County to be added to California’s Covid-19 watch list. Despite the County’s early success to flatten the Covid-19 curve, the County was added to the list as Covid-19 cases
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As employers begin to navigate the new normal of dealing with Covid-19 in the workplace, now is the time to review and update your health and safety protocols to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements! In an effort to promote worker protection during
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As we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important for employers to continue to ensure that employees wear compliant face coverings at the workplace. Face coverings (i.e. masks) wearing is a key factor in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The
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Just when things were returning to some semblance of normalcy, Governor Newsom yesterday, July 13, 2020, ordered a sweeping and statewide shut down of all indoor dining, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, and additional indoor operations. Per the order, specifically, all indoor
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As businesses begin the process of reopening, many employers are faced with the decision of what steps to implement to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace, including whether to implement self-health assessments or worksite employee temperature checks. While mandatory employee
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One of the biggest indicators that a potential lawsuit may be coming is receiving a “Personnel Records Request” from a former employee, commonly known as a personnel “file”. Currently, employers are required to maintain a copy of an employee’s personnel records for
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During this uncharted COVID-19 pandemic, there are risks that you may have never contemplated or considered. Nonetheless, every employer must be willing to adjust and make their working conditions safe as employers are still responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace
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In a historic 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person’s sex, and other
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While some localities adjust their minimum wage on January 1 each year, others change the rate on July 1. Effective July 1, 2020, several localities throughout California will be raising their minimum wage requirements for employers. Specifically, minimum wage on July 1,
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COVID-19 has thrown a monkey wrench into the mergers and acquisitions area. Companies looking for buy opportunities may find that the current environment provides opportunities that would not have been realistic before the pandemic. In some instances, the pandemic may have increased
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