A Comprehensive Guide to Employer Due Diligence
California has strong labor laws that specify employee rights. Employers must diligently establish a safe work environment and implement well-documented policies that protect workers and ensure adherence to California’s workplace laws. In addition to implementing those policies, they must properly train all employees.
California's Employment LawsCalifornia Employment Law Update 2023 – Watch the Recording!
Did you miss Schneiders & Associates Annual Employment Law Update, 2023? You can watch the recording and learn about new employment law changes in 2023, including wage and hour updates. Partner Roy Schneider and Attorney Christopher Correa discuss in detail, the changes the new year will bring and help you prepare for...
Common Mistakes Employers Make
California employers are subject to countless federal, state and local laws, imposing various requirements, including wage and hour and anti-discrimination laws. Unfortunately, many employers – particularly small businesses – are unaware of their obligations and violate various worker protection laws, often resulting in expensive lawsuits, civil settlements and penalties. Here are some common, costly mistakes employers make:
5 New Laws in the Golden State
Governor Gavin Newsom signed several new laws that will take effect at the start of 2023. Here are 5 new laws to be aware of as we ring in the new year!
Minimum Wage Increase
California’s minimum wage will increase to $15.50. The new state salary...
California Approves COVID-19 Sick Pay for Employees
AB 84/SB 114 - COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL)
California lawmakers passed legislation to reinstate COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, providing most California employees with up to two weeks of sick pay if an employee or family member tests positive for COVID-19.
“As the Omicron...
“22 for 2022” – Twenty-Two New Employment Laws to be Aware of as We Head into 2022!
Ring in the new year by preparing your business for new California workplace laws! The past year has had human resource professionals scrambling to keep up. The California Legislature passed several laws that will affect California employers. Our employment law attorneys have listed “22 for 2022” new employment laws that you need...
Can I Implement a Mandatory Vaccine Policy for My Employees – And What is a Mandatory Vaccine Policy?
It is likely that President Biden’s administration will implement a mandatory vaccine policy for all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees. Failure to comply with the policy will result in significant fines (up to $13,600...
Ventura County Mask Mandate – Update
Updated October 19, 2021
The Ventura County Public Health Officer has extended its indoor mandatory mask mandate, for both the vaccinated and unvaccinated. County officials are concerned about the increased transmission of COVID-19, specifically among the unvaccinated. The mandate requires all persons to wear a face covering indoors, including...
FDA APPROVAL OF THE PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE – WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
On August 23, 2021, the FDA approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The vaccine will be marketed as Comirnaty and is approved for people who are 16 years of age and older. The FDA’s approval will very likely encourage more employers to mandate that its employees receive the vaccine.
Some employers...
CalOSHA Updates Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for COVID-19 in the Workplace
Cal/OSHA Guidelines for Employers
After nearly 15 months of being quarantined, tested, facemasked, socially-distanced, and finally vaccinated, Californians are returning to “normalcy”, which in many instances, means returning to the workplace. Below you will find what Employers need to know about Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention...