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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires some employers to offer employees paid sick leave for reasons related to COVID-19, in effect from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Here is the model poster that employers must post: https://www.dol.gov//p/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf

The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency has posted a useful chart that shows the benefits that may be available to California workers impacted by COVID-19: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/#chart

Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Frequently Asked Questions About Paid Sick Leave And More (FAQs) http://ow.ly/KHIl50yUOkQ

COVID-19 UPDATE: List of "Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers" http://ow.ly/cRXB50yTFzc

California Governor Issues Stay At Home Order For California residents In Midst Of COVID-19 Pandemic; What You Need To Know http://ow.ly/Jx0f50yRHSL

For both attorneys and the public at large, UCLA Law librarian crafts extensive guide on coronavirus and the law.

If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. UI provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own. Workers who are temporarily unemployed due to COVID-19 and expected to return to work with their employer within a few weeks must remain available and ready to work during their unemployment for each week... of benefits claimed and meet all other eligibility criteria. Eligible individuals can receive benefits that range from $40-$450 per week. The Governor’s Executive Order waives the one-week unpaid waiting period, so you can collect UI benefits for the first week you are out of work. If you are eligible, the EDD processes and issues payments within a few weeks of receiving a claim. https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) offers various types of support for employees affected by COVID-19, including: 1) short-term state disability insurance (DI) if you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19; 2) paid family leave (PFL) if you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19; and ... 3) unemployment insurance (UI) if your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19. https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Cabada & Hameed Celebrates 10th Anniversary http://ow.ly/eu9G50wEYLi

https://www.latimes.com//college-athlete-endorsement-deals

California Governor Signs Assembly Bill 5, codifying Dynamex employee classification test #employmentlaw #california https://www.sacbee.com//capitol-ale/article235206437.html

California Governor Signs Assembly Bill 5, codifying Dynamex employee classification test #employmentlaw #california https://www.sacbee.com//capitol-ale/article235206437.html

Starting today, California law will bar nondisclosure agreements in settlements that involve claims of sexual assault, sex harassment or sex discrimination.

CALIFORNIA’S NEW SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS http://ow.ly/KvMD50vtVsN

Effective January 1, 2019, California law will prohibit confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements that prevent a person from disclosing claims of sexual harassment or assault #sb820 #employmentlaw #sexualharassment https://nyti.ms/2A0OLjH

Pardon the language, but the advice here is worth posting, especially if you choose to partake in libations. And...don't drink and drive. https://lifehacker.com/leave-the-work-holiday-party-early-1

New sexual harassment laws go into effect January 1, 2019. Is your business prepared? http://ow.ly/zCjm50jVIGg

California has become the first state to ban discrimination against black students and employees over their natural hairstyles.

https://ksby.com//gov-jerry-brown-signs-bill-that-bans-sec

https://www.nytimes.com//age-discrimination-jobs-hiring.ht

http://www.scotusblog.com//opinion-analysis-employers-pre/

In a 5-4 vote, #SCOTUS upholds class action waivers in employee arbitration agreements. Ginsberg orally delivers dissent, calling majority’s decision egregiously wrong. #employmentlaw #arbitration

https://news.bloomberglaw.com//calif-supreme-court-transfo

The Equal Pay Act stands for a principle as simple as it is just: men and women should receive equal pay for equal work regardless of sex," Reinhardt wrote. "The question before us is also simple: can an employer justify a wage differential between male and female employees by relying on prior salary? Based on the text, history and purpose of the Equal Pay Act, the answer is clear: No." https://www.cnn.com///9th-circuit-equal-pay-act/index.html

California’s New Employment Law Bans Criminal History http://ow.ly/KsCL30hyX5I

California Enacts New Transgender Employment Laws http://ow.ly/6K2130hyWXX

New California Law Prohibits Asking About Salary History http://ow.ly/a8ua30hyWE9

If you are thinking of applying for a new job, a bit of good news. This law takes effect this week.

New Baby Bonding Law For California Small Business Employers http://ow.ly/oC0O30hyWu7

New California law bans employers from asking applicants prior salary

New California law provides up to 12 weeks unpaid job-protected leave to new parents who are employed by employers with 20-49 employees

Second Meal Period Waivers For California Healthcare Workers Are Legal http://ow.ly/whFH30dkHej #mealperiodwaiver #mealbreak #emplaw

The minimum wage in the City of Los Angeles and unincorporated parts of LA County is $12 per hour effective July 1, 2017 for employers with 26 or more employees.

California Companies Must Pay Premium For On-Call Rest Periods #restbreaks #restperiods #wageandhour #emplaw http://ow.ly/SOyb30ddNMH

Sayema Hameed Named 2017 Rising Star by Super Lawyers

On The Seventh Day: California Supreme Court Clarifies Day of Rest Statutes http://ow.ly/v9fY30czmuP

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Releases New Workplace Harassment Guide For Employers http://ow.ly/z0J330cpEMX

This decision is a step in the wrong direction if we're trying to really ensure that women have work opportunities of equal pay, said Deborah Rhode, who teaches gender equity law at Stanford Law School. You can't allow prior discriminatory salary setting to justify future ones or you perpetuate the discrimination. #employmentlaw #genderdiscrimination #equalpay http://www.latimes.com//la-fi-women-equal-pay-20170427-sto

Enjoyed lunch with our friends and colleagues Felix W. Loya and Jack Fierstadt. Wishing Felix all the best in his move to Northern California.

California Prohibits Choice of Law & Venue Clauses In Employment Agreements #employmentcontract #employmentlaw http://ow.ly/kOPu305624T

EEOC Launches Online Small Business Resource Center #smallbusiness #employer #employmentlaw #eeoc http://ow.ly/Bekl30561LO

Sayema Hameed Named 2016 Southern California Rising Star By Super Lawyers http://ow.ly/IPpM302E0TK

Uber will be able to continue classifying its drivers as independent contractors, not employees, after settling a pair of class action suits in CA and MA for up to $100 million

CA Employers Cannot Demand Employee Social Media Passwords: http://ow.ly/RLzNa #emplaw #employmentlaw

California Labor Commissioner Issues First Opinion On California’s Paid Sick Leave Law http://ow.ly/RLAam #emplaw #employmentlaw

CA's Paid Family Leave Program Allows Workers To Care For Ill Grandparents, Siblings And More: http://ow.ly/RLxmf #emplaw #employmentlaw

Workplace Retaliation By Healthcare Employer: Nosal-Tabor v. Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center http://ow.ly/RXJ99 #emplaw #employmentlaw

California Law Regarding Employee Access To Personnel Files: http://ow.ly/RLwF8 #emplaw #employmentlaw

California's Expanded Whistleblower Protections and Anti-Retaliation Provisions: http://ow.ly/RLwgd #emplaw #employmentlaw

New California Family Rights Act Regulations Explained: http://ow.ly/RMrjU #emplaw #employmentlaw

Sexual Desire Not Necessary To Prove Sexual Harassment in California http://ow.ly/RLvB0 #emplaw #employmentlaw

California's Pregnancy Disability Leave Regulations Explained Here: http://ow.ly/RLuTL CA PDL Regs: http://ow.ly/RLuRm #emplaw

CA Labor Commissioner Issues First Opinion On Paid Sick Leave Law http://ow.ly/RqYiL #employmentlaw #emplaw

Sayema Hameed's employment law blog is now being featured on @casetext Check it out and follow: http://ow.ly/R9Xws #employmentlaw #emplaw

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Reflecting after a court hearing in a case in which we achieved summary judgment victory on behalf of our clients, affirmed on appeal. #ViewFromTheTop #DTLA #KeepMoving

Employee or Independent Contractor: The US Dept of Labor Weighs In http://ow.ly/QWNeE #employmentlaw #emplaw #workerclassification

EEOC Ruling: Title VII Prohibits Workplace Sexual Orientation Discrimination http://ow.ly/QYvyY #employmentlaw #emplaw

California's Professional Cheerleaders Are Employees Under New Law #employmentlaw #emplaw http://ow.ly/Qa4CD

Overview of California's New Paid Sick Leave Law http://ow.ly/PY1RC #EmploymentLaw #EmpLaw

Abercrombie Settles With Samantha Elauf Following SCOTUS Ruling In Her Favor In Headscarf Case http://www.newsweek.com/abercrombie-fitch-pays-25000-settle