Effective July 1, 2024, a new California law requires most employers to have a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). This law applies to all employers with workplaces that are accessible to the public (with few exceptions). Key components to a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan...

Happy New Year! It is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that have either already gone into effect or will in early 2024. Below, we have identified our “top 10(ish)” changes....

EMPLOYMENT LAW CONSIDERATIONS POSED BY A REMOTE WORKFORCE Presented by the Labor and Employment Group at Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross LLP REGISTER HERE Join four experienced employment lawyers from CMPR’s Employment Law Group for a comprehensive discussion about working with a remote or hybrid...

The 30th Anniversary of the FMLA Brings Some Important Clarifications Wondering if the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) applies to your remote workers? Not sure exactly what you should do when handling an FMLA request? Your questions are now answered with new information available on FMLA...

With the start of the new year, it is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that have either already gone into effect or will in early 2023. Below, we have identified our “top...

Arbitration Agreements May Be Your Friend Overview: On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision on the Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana case. As anticipated, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of forcing employees to bring claims against their employers on an individual...

Santa Rosa Employers Now Have Increased Sick Pay Responsibility Effective immediately, the Santa Rosa City Council voted to increase sick pay and include more employers under the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The FFCRA is a federal law that provides employees...

California and the Federal Government Have Revamped COVID-19 Leave Options As employees are getting vaccinated and more folks are headed back to the office, it is important to make sure you are complying with the most recent set of COVID related leave laws. On March 11, 2021, the federal government...

By Dawn Ross, Partner As Shelter in Place restrictions continue to ease throughout California and employees return to the office, it is important for employers to be aware of the ever changing requirements and expectations to keep your staff and the public safe. Below is a checklist for employers...

1. Minimum Wage Increases Just a reminder that on July 1, 2020, minimum wage increases take effect in 13 California cities. Employers must comply with the highest applicable minimum wage rate in the location where employees are working. It is critical for employers to stay compliant with minimum...