In 2020, we started the year with a global pandemic that was constantly putting employers through interesting challenges. Pre-COVID-19 times were challenging enough for employers regarding labor law compliance. Fast forward to the present, COVID-19 is still making it much more difficult for management and HR professionals not only to comply with labor laws and continuously changing guidance but to also ensure the safety of their employees from the virus.
The CA Department of Insurance has completed a handful of Town Hall meetings this week and last via County specific webinars. County Supervisor Cindy Chavez hosted the Santa Clara County Town Hall with Commissioner Lara last week. Here’s some key take-aways (much of the dialog was re: Workers Comp and P&C).
On June 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its long-awaited final rule on Association Health Plans (AHPs).
Effective March 1, 2017, all single-user restrooms in California businesses, government buildings, and places of public accommodation must be "all-gender" (or gender neutral) to comply with the State's Equal Restroom Access Act (the Act). The Act applies to employers in California and requires specific signage be displayed to indicate the restroom is all-gender.
In an effort to further close the gender wage gap, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the Fair Pay Act on October 6, 2015. The Act enhances existing law by putting more stringent requirements on employer pay decisions. As of January 1, 2016, the Act will apply to all private and public businesses in the state of California.
