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This process also imposes unnecessary burdens and expenses on both local courts and the Labor Commissioner’s Office, as it involves the processing and transmittal of paperwork for no clear practical or policy purpose, the federation wrote. - The Daily Journal

What Employers Need to Know About Vaccines - https://mailchi.mp//what-employers-need-to-know-about-vacc

In December 2019, after little more than an hour of deliberation, a jury in an unrelated suit ordered David to pay $50 million in punitive damages to a different former employee who sued him for sexual harassment. - The Daily Journal

There is no legitimate connection to the stated government purpose, nor any other rational purpose, as the city’s desire to reward private employees or rewrite contractual wage scales based on a perceived hazard is illegitimate. - The Daily Journal

Peter Ohr is not even signaling, but blatantly saying, that they’re going to look to enforce the act aggressively. He’s going to recommend that concerted activity be read expansively. - Ron Holland, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, The Daily Journal

He called the contents of the video abhorrent and said it included reprehensible statements concerning the evaluation of Black students. It includes conduct that has no place in our educational community, Treanor wrote to the law school community on Wednesday. -The Daily Journal

New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave - https://mailchi.mp//new-covid-19-supplemental-paid-sick-le

SENATE BILL 973: CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS NEED TO SUBMIT THEIR FIRST ANNUAL PAY DATA REPORTS BY MARCH 31, 2021 https://www.karensloatlaw.com//senate-bill-973-california/

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CALIFORNIA BANNED MOST MANDATORY ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEESBUT LITIGATION IS STILL ONGOING https://www.karensloatlaw.com//california-banned-most-man/

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"SB 95 dramatically expands the number of employees eligible for COVID-19 paid sick leave, expands the reasons an employee may take paid sick leave, and applies retroactively to January 1, 2021, which will require some employers who previously granted employees unpaid leave for COVID-19 related reasons to retroactively compensate those employees. "

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Congratulations & cheers to the Law Office of Karen J. Sloat, APC -Karen Sloat- on our 10 year anniversary. On Thursday, our team celebrated, COVID-style. We are just getting started! And excited about the next 10 years.

Happy Veterans Day! Our office is closed today, to honor those who served, and serve. Thank you!

California voters carried Uber and Lyft to victory, overwhelmingly approving Proposition 22, a ballot measure that allows gig economy companies to continue treating drivers as independent contractors.

60 Days & Counting... - https://mailchi.mp/karensloatlaw/60-days-counting

Our Workplace Solutions Team represents businesses in all aspects of employment and workplace issues. We provide comprehensive preventative services to minimize potential risk, and assistance on how to properly handle Human Resources issues, potential disciplinary situations, leaves of absence matters, separations and various employee complaints. Call our compassionate team today 760-779-1313. ... www.KarenSloatLaw.com

The Law Office of Karen J. Sloat, APC was founded with the goal of offering personalized service to both employees and employers. Ms. Sloat has over 30 years of experience practicing law, representing thousands of different types of clients, and handling hundreds of successful labor law cases. With a reputation for integrity, quality and client-focused advocacy, we are able to help clients solve their legal concerns efficiently. ... Call our office at 760-779-1313 www.KarenSloatLaw.com

"The change means some businesses like restaurants, gyms and movie theaters will be forced to shut down indoor services. Those changes will have to take place within the next 72 hours, health officials said Tuesday morning. Nail salons were recently shifted to the state's purple tier and may continue current indoor operations."

"With respect to schools, those that have already opened during the red tier may remain open, but a school that has not yet opened may not, Dr. Cameron Kaiser, public health officer for Riverside County, told the county board of supervisors Tuesday.

2021 Handbooks with the New CA Employment Laws - https://mailchi.mp//2021-handbooks-with-the-new-ca-employm

Helping You Avoid and Defend Employment Law Disputes Managing people can be one of the most difficult parts of owning a company, and between the paperwork, regulations and tax implications, it can be one of the most expensive aspects, too. We are the legal advocates your business needs to run smoothly. We help employers with contract disputes and interpretation, negotiations, litigation, H.R. compliance, and a variety of other concerns. While you are focused on managing your ...employees successfully, we will focus on giving you the tools you need to succeed. Call 760-779-1313 www.KarenSloatLaw.com See more

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LESS MONEY, MORE PROBLEMS! As California’s unemployment rate soars, so do unemployment-related issues. It’s important employers understand their responsibilities when it comes to the Employment Development Department (EDD). If you need help navigating the complexities of CA’s EDD system, we can help. Call our office at 760-779-1313... www.karensloatlaw.com

COVID-19 Policies & Procedures Manual in English & Spanish. When it's time to reopen your business after COVID-19 or if you're already open for business, our experienced attorneys are here to assist you with the tools and strategy you need to communicate with your employees. Our firm has designed a customized 40+ page COVID-19 Policies & Procedures employer Manual and a 25+ employee Manual with the latest CDC and OSHA requirements.... A 15-minute call with our office is included in the cost of the Manuals. Contact our office today to purchase Your COVID-19 Policies & Procedures Manual at 760-779-1313 or visit us on the web at www.KarenSloatLaw.com