State Expands Protections for Assistive/Support Animals in Workplace
My employee asked to bring his rat with him to work. He says the rat is a “support animal” that helps him deal with his…
Employers Must Begin Electronic Filing of UI Taxes, Payroll Tax on January 1
Beginning January 1, 2017, employers with 10 or more employees will be required to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits…
NLRB Expands Ability of Temp Workers to Organize
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has overturned long-established precedent to hold that temporary workers supplied by a staffing agency may be put in the…
Employers Can Help Encourage Employees to Register Now, Vote in Fall
In the days leading up to the June primary, a surge in voter registration led to 72.29% of eligible California citizens being registered to vote….
Coalition Seeks Feedback on Generalized System of Preferences Renewal
July 29 marked the one-year anniversary of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program going back into effect. The California Chamber of Commerce was among…
Double-Pay Holiday Bill Awaits Action by Senate
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that unfairly targets two classifications of employers, increases their costs, and creates a competitive disadvantage by forcing them to…
Mandated Changes to Federal Employment Postings for August 1
With little notice, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced two mandatory poster changes. Beginning August 1, employers must post updated versions of the…
Senate to Consider Expanding Authority for Labor Commissioner Investigations
Legislation expanding the authority of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to investigate and cite an employer for alleged retaliation, even without an employee complaint,…
State Urges Continued Water Savings as Statewide Rate Drops
While one state water entity voiced concern this week about a decline in the statewide water savings rate, a second kicked off a campaign to…
GPS Tracking of Employees Raises Privacy, Penal Code Questions
Am I legally permitted to track the location of my employees using a GPS device on a cellphone or vehicle? Monitoring employees through a GPS…
