Jun 18, 2021 | Human Resources
On June 17th, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to approve the revised Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). Minutes after approval, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order No. N-09-21, bypassing the usual 10-day approval process by the Office...
Jun 1, 2021 | Human Resources, PEO
Small employers especially impacted by this year’s mid-year minimum wage increases. Many California workers saw a rise in pay on January 1st, 2021, when the state increased the minimum wage to $14 per hour for large employers (26 employees or more) and $13 per hour...
May 14, 2021 | Human Resources
On April 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his goal for California to reopen for business. According to the governor, businesses would be able to fully reopen as of June 15, 2021, as long as the state can meet two criteria: (1) vaccine supply is sufficient for...
May 3, 2021 | Human Resources
On April 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 93, also known as the “Right to Recall” law. This new law, effective immediately upon signing, mandates certain employers to recall former workers that were laid off for COVID-related reasons when positions...