HR Hot Topic – COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Extended Through End of the Year & Pay Transparency Act
COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) Extended Through End of the Year As anticipated from last week’s newsletter, on September 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 152 into law. AB 152 is a budget trailer bill extending an employee’s eligibility to use 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) through December 31, 2022. SPSL applies to employers with 26 or more employees. Update (October 3): The California Division of Labor[...]
read moreHR Hot Topic – CA Paid Family Leave Grants & Minimum Wage Updates OCHR
California Paid Family Leave Grants Available to Eligible Businesses Eligible small businesses in California may now apply for grants up to $2,000 per employee utilizing California’s Paid Family Leave program (PFL). These grants, funded by the California Employment Training Panel and California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, are geared toward helping small businesses offset the increased costs that may arise when an employee is out on leave, such as cross-training[...]
read moreHR Hot Topic – Up-To-Date Local County Orders Plus CDPH Guidance For The Use Of Face Masks
CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Masks: Masking Requirements Masks are required for all individuals in the following indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with good fit are highly recommended. Homeless shelters[3], Emergency shelters[4] and cooling and heating centers[5] Healthcare settings[6] (applies to all healthcare settings, including those that are not covered by the State Health Officer Order issued on July 26, 2021)* State and[...]
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