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Redo of Rules for Fire Fighter Protective Clothing Inching Ahead
What is the status of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board review and revision of the regulations for fire fighters’...
Develop Policy on Referrals to Ensure Consistent Practices
Is an employer prohibited from providing a reason for separation when verifying past employment?
No—an employer can provide reasons for separation/termination, but many employers are...
Canceling Shifts on Short Notice May Lead to Reporting Time Pay
How much notice must I give my employees that I’m canceling a shift in order to avoid paying reporting time?
Anytime an employee reports to...
When Foster Care Leads to Adoption, Just One Family Leave Applies
I have an employee who is going through counseling to become a foster parent. Is she eligible for the federal Family Medical Leave Act...
How Deadline Extension Affects Timing of Harassment Training
I just read that the Governor signed a new law that changes the timing for the new sexual harassment training. What are the new...
September 30 Deadline for Reporting EEO-1 Compensation Data
What is the EEO-1 Component 2 data and how do I know if I have to report?
The EEO-1 annual compliance survey requires certain employers...
Required Use of Paid Vacation Instead of Unpaid Time Off Generally OK
My employee asked for a few days off for a vacation with her family, but wants to take it unpaid rather than using the...
Standards Board Has Multiple Regulatory Changes in Pipeline
As the owner of a small manufacturing business, I would like to know if there are any new regulations being considered by the Occupational...
In-Person Review of I-9 Documents Necessary for Remote Employee
We are hiring an employee out of state who will be living and working more than a thousand miles away. How do we handle...
Options to Consider When ‘Temp’ Employee Becomes Longer-Term
I hired a number of employees to work on a short-term project for me. I classified them as “temporary” and therefore not eligible for...
