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California employment law wrap-up: The top five developments for California employers in March 2021
United States | Publication | abril 2021
California employers must again provide COVID-19 paid sick leave. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing clarifies an employer’s rights and obligations with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. Additionally, the California Supreme Court issues a must-read opinion on meal breaks, rounding and a new rebuttable presumption regarding time cards. Read below for our brief summary of these and other developments for March 2021.
- California enacts state-wide extension and retroactive application of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave with Senate Bill 95
- California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing issues updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations
- California Supreme Court issues important decision regarding meal period liability
- California Grocers Association appeals district court’s denial of preliminary injunction that would have enjoined Long Beach’s “hero pay” ordinance
- Employers receive more guidance regarding exclusion pay under Cal/OSHA’s emergency temporary COVID-19 standard
That's a wrap. See you next month for another top five developments for California employers.
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