Employee Handbook and Policy Changes Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Question: My business normally employs 25-35 employees. Since March that number has fluctuated,…
Remember AB5? New Legislation Pending to Expand Exemptions for Independent Contractors
Question: I’m still trying to figure out if I can hire independent contractors to do periodic work…
Employee’s COVID-19 Exposure at Work
Question: I heard that employees who contract COVID-19 at work are automatically entitled to…
Questions from Employees Returning to Work
Question: As businesses begin to reopen, my employees are asking questions regarding their return…
In Order to Promote Prompt and Efficient Treatment, California Employees With COVID-19 Can Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits
On May 6, 2020, Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order establishing a rebuttable presumption…
Returning to (Adapted) Normal Business
Question: I read that Governor Newsom is allowing California businesses to reopen. What do I need…
Social Distancing Protocols for Essential Business Operations
Question: As a small business owner, how can I ensure my employees’ and guests’ health and safety…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Question: Do I have to pay my employees for time off under the new Families First Coronavirus…
Leave and Pay Issues Related to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Question: I own a small business that is heavily impacted by the COVID-19 situation. What are my…
Workplace Privacy Under California Consumer Privacy Act
Question: I heard that California’s new privacy law applies to employers now. What does this mean…
New Form I-9
Question: I heard there is a new I-9 form. What are the new requirements, and what do I need to do…
Avoiding Missteps in the Interactive Process
Question: One of our employees informed us that she has a disability. We have accommodated her by…