On January 27, 2022, in Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., No. S266001,___ Cal.5th ___, the California Supreme Court made it harder for employers to prevail on whistleblower retaliation claims by embracing the more employee-friendly analytical framework set forth in California Labor Code section 1102.6.(more…)
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OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standards Mandating Covid-19 Vaccines or Weekly Testing For Unvaccinated Employees Working For Large Companies
On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) long awaited emergency temporary standards (ETS), effective November 5, 2021, were announced establishing requirements for employers with 100 or more employees company-wide to enforce regarding vaccination, masking, and testing for COVID-19. The ETS require large employers to either mandate vaccines for all employees or institute weekly testing for unvaccinated employees. (more…)
2022 Employment Laws – New California Statutes to Consider
In 2022 there will be a host of new California labor and employment laws that employers must navigate as they review and update their policies and practices. This post highlights key pieces of legislation that are due to take effect in the new year. Unless otherwise noted, all new laws discussed below will be effective as of January 1, 2022.(more…)