by Teresa R. Tracy Another in a series of recent court decisions has made meal and rest break claims significantly more troublesome for California employers. In May 2022, the California Supreme Court held that premiums for missed meal breaks are “wages” that must be reported on wage statements and paid in a timely manner upon… …

by Teresa R. Tracy The Federal Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA) expired December 31, 2020.[1]  This leave was extended through March 31, 2021 for employers who voluntarily decided to extend it under the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Tax Relief Act), which was enacted in December 2020.  The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) further… …

As California businesses resume their usual operations and see their staffing needs slowly expand to pre-pandemic levels, employers will now need to contend with the state’s newly enacted employee recall requirements.  On April 16, 2021 Governor Newsom enacted Senate Bill 93 which requires employers in certain industries to prioritize the rehiring of workers laid off… …

Can California employers require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19?  Generally, the answer is yes. With increased availability of FDA-approved vaccines and companies contemplating re-opening of their worksites, many employers are wondering whether they can mandate that workers be vaccinated before they return to the workplace.  The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) previously… …

by Teresa R. Tracy In late February, the California Supreme Court ruled that employers may not round time for meal breaks.[1]  This means that the large number of employers who still round clock in and out time cannot do so for meal breaks even if they continue to lawfully do it at the beginning and… …