Updated January 25, 2021 Note: FFCRA Leave Requirements Expired Dec. 31, 2020, but employers can claim the FFCRA tax credit through March 31, 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the new COVID-19 relief bill) that was signed into…
In 2016, California passed legislation to increase the State minimum wage to $15 per hour over time. Under the provisions of that law, California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2021 to $14 per hour for employers with 26…
Please note that the law and its interpretation by the DOL and other agencies is rapidly evolving, so this information is subject to change. This summary was published on November 18, 2020. Overview The Families First Coronavirus Response Act…
From a legislative standpoint, it was a difficult year on many levels. However, LAPFCA did achieve success in many areas. Early into the pandemic, we were keenly aware of the uncertainty COVID-19 would bring to our industry and we…
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), businesses with fewer than 500 employees must give eligible employees paid sick and family leave. Because these wages are taxable to the employee, they must be reported on the employee’s Form W-2…
Overview On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 into law. For employers with more than 5 employees, the bill establishes a workable presumption of compensability for employees who contract COVID-19 from any employer that experiences an “outbreak” of…
On September 9, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1867 which establishes new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements for large employers not covered by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The bill becomes effective on September 19,…
Key Points The Legislature passed AB 685, which establishes mandatory COVID-19 notification requirements. Before being passed, the bill was updated to indicate presumption of retaliation for unfavorable employment actions and removed the $10,000 penalty provisions. Notification requirements do not apply…
