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First Things First – Initial Steps for Employers Expanding into the Golden State

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With a state as large and diverse as California, it appeals to businesses. However, the state’s unique employment law requirements can pose challenges to employers new to the state. The following are some action items...more

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Updates to Required California Pamphlets for New Hires

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The State of California recently updated two pamphlets that must be provided to new hires. The California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Workers Compensation updated its “Time of Hire” Pamphlet. Employers...more

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Avoiding Fumbles and Penalties in California with Influencer Classification

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Collaborations with athletes, actors, and singers have always been a great way for companies to grow their brand recognition and create profitable products. With the Super Bowl (and, of course, its famed...more

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Updated Rates for California EDD Benefits and San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for 2024

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released the 2024 Voluntary Plan Employee Contribution and Benefit Rate. Employers with employees located in California are generally required to withhold and send...more

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Updated Rates for California EDD Benefits and San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for 2023

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released the Voluntary Plan Employee Contribution and Benefit Rates for 2023. Employers with employees located in California are generally required to withhold and...more

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California Passes New Requirements for Call Center Employers

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On September 29, 2022, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1601, which requires an employer of customer service employees in a call center to comply with the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (Cal/WARN)...more

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Paid Family Leave Grant for Small Employers

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California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, which is administered by the Employment Development Department (EDD) provides eligible employees with up to 8 weeks of wage replacement benefits when an employee is off work for...more

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California’s Paid Family Leave Program – What Employers Need To Know

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Recently, the Biden administration announced plans for a federal paid family leave program – something that has been available to California employees for over a decade. California’s Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) program,...more

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AB 1731 Offers Much-Needed Reforms to California’s Work Sharing Program

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Signed into law on September 28, 2020, AB 1731 moves California’s work sharing program into the 21st century by mandating an online application process and specific deadlines for delivering claim forms. Work sharing is an...more

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Expanding Independent Contractors in California: New Law Awaits Governor’s Signature

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As we have previously reported, California law utilizes the “ABC” test to determine if workers are employees or independent contractors for purposes of the Labor Code, the Unemployment Insurance Code, and the wage orders of...more

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California Parents Are Now Entitled to Eight Weeks of Paid Family Leave Benefits

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The State of California recently passed SB-83, which extends Paid Family Leave benefits from six to eight weeks for claims that start on or after July 1, 2020....more

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