Governor Newsom Signs A Slew Of New Employment Laws For 2022

As the 2021 legislative season came to a close, Governor Gavin Newsom signed numerous bills into law. From arbitration to workplace safety, these laws will impact employers across the state. We have summarized the most important ones for you here:
Arbitration
Arbitration fees will now need to be paid upon receipt of invoice unless the arbitration agreement expressly establishes a payment schedule. The new law is meant to prevent employers from causing delay in arbitration proceedings by […]

By | October 29th, 2021 ||

Show Me A HERO: Department Of Labor Clarifies New York’s HERO Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the serious threat posed by unchecked airborne infectious diseases, and has prompted New York to pass the Health and Essential Rights Act (aka the “HERO Act”), which serves to establish health and safety protocols for workers across the state. Like we said in our coverage back in June, the mandatory safety standards set forth by the act apply to all airborne diseases, not just COVID-19, and as such are […]

By | October 27th, 2021 ||

FMLA – Back To Basics – Employer Notice Obligations And Deadlines

Many employers are familiar with the employee notice obligations and other deadlines relating to FMLA leave, such as the obligation to give 30 days’ notice of a foreseeable need for leave, and to submit a completed medical certification within 15 calendar days of the employer’s request for such certification.  But employers must also be aware of the many employer notice obligations relating to FMLA leave, the order in which those notices must be given, and the associated deadlines […]

By | October 25th, 2021 ||