Human Trafficking Notice Required as of April 1, 2013
Senate Bill 1193, passed last year, requires specified businesses and establishments to post an 8.5" x 11" notice, on or before April 1, 2013.
The required posting provides important information on how to report suspected human trafficking and also provides victims of human trafficking with information on where to obtain help. The notice informs...
Watch Out For New and Stricter Workplace Safety Regulations: OSHA Update – June 2013
Employers can expect the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to implement various regulatory initiatives this year that will significantly impact how employers, including construction companies, do business. Many new and stricter workplace safety initiatives and regulations which have been on hold due to last year’s election are now back on the table. Heightened enforcement,...
Revised Form I-9—Required After May 7, 2013
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently revised the Form I-9. Employers should begin using the newly revised Form I-9 (Rev.03/08/13 N) for all new hires and re-verifications. Employers may continue to use previously accepted revisions until May 7, 2013. After May 7, 2013, employers must only use Form I-9 (Rev. 03/08/13 N)....
New FMLA Regulations Effective March 8, 2013
The Family and Medical Leave Act notice has been revised to reflect the changes caused by the recently approved rule. The definition of "Veteran" has been revised to include both those who serve and those discharged in the past 5 years (previously it was only those who served).
The explicit definition of "Serious Injury...
EEOC Settles “Historic” ADA Class Action – A Lesson for All Employers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, just issued a statement that it settled a case on November 9th in what it calls an "historic" class action suit under the ADA against Interstate Distributor Company for $4.85million. The suit alleged that pursuant to the company’s "maximum leave" and "no restrictions" for work policies, the company denied...
The California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, Effective January 1, 2014, Will Make Significant Changes to Membership Interest in Limited Liability Companies
By Rennee R. Dehesa, Esq.
On September 21, 2012, Senate Bill 323, also known as the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (popularly known as RULLCA), was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. As of January 1, 2014, RULLCA will apply to all existing...