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California Local Minimum Wage Increases
California Law Alert- California Local Minimum Wage Increases On July 1, 2023, numerous cities and counties across California will increase their hourly minimum wage. The new rates are as follows: Alameda: $16.52 Berkeley: $18.07 Emeryville: $18.67 Fremont: $16.80 Long Beach hotels with 100+ guest rooms: TBD Los Angeles City: $16.78 Los Angeles City hotels with 60+ guest rooms: $19.73 Unincorporated
Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect
Federal employment law is about to give birth to some long-overdue requirements. As of June 27, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide pregnancy-related accommodations to employees and applicants under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Below we’ll refer to employees and applicants collectively as “employees.” Pregnancy Related Accommodations Under the PWFA, employees are entitled to
Happy Memorial Day Weekend
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! Thank you to all those brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Our office will be closed in observance of on Monday, May 29, 2023. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 8 a.m. PST.
Medi-Cal Will Soon End Some People’s Benefits. What This Means For You
April 4, 2023 | Source: Los Angeles Times, by Jon Healey Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest, low-income Californians who enrolled in Medi-Cal — California’s version of the government-funded Medicaid health insurance program — have been able to keep their coverage without having to prove every year that they still qualified for it. That’s because the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which President Trump signed
Employee Communication in Tough Times: Organized Note Taking is Crucial
BUSINESS OWNERS AND MANAGERS ALIKE, PLEASE READ—this may prevent you from responding to a legal claim from a current or former employee. Sorry, I had to get your attention. Now, more than ever (I apologize for the superlative) taking notes of discussions you have with your employees could make or break you. With the need to shelter-in-place and to
Don’t forget to go outside…
Today is Earth Day, and while many of us are distracted with news about COVID-19, stimulus, oil futures, or whatever else there may be, we can’t forget that it is important to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and nature. In fact, research shows that getting outside is good for your mental health, and we could all use some improved
Helpful Tips When Seeking Telemedicine
As we work to find normalcy in our interrupted routines due to COVID-19, it can be comforting to have tips for approaching new situations. Virtual doctor visits may be new for you, but if you’re feeling apprehensive have no fear. This article will help ease any concern. See the outlined tips below or to view the full article click the