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Many employers that do business in California already know the state's hostility to non-competition agreements or specific provisions that restrict an individual's post-employment activities. Since 1872, California has declared non-compete provisions, defined as any...
The California legislature continues to keep employers on their toes as we march towards 2023. Following are the top 10 Employment related issues to know and prepare for in 2023. As always, do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions on how these...
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and...
California’s minimum wage is currently $15.00 an hour for employers with 25 or more employees and $14.00 an hour for employers with less than 25 employees. All employers regardless of size were scheduled to be at the same minimum wage of $15 per hour effective Jan....
On February 9, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 114, creating new Labor Code section 248.6. This new law largely reinstates California’s 2021 Covid paid sick leave law (CPSL) and requires eligible employers to provide potentially up to 80 hours of paid sick...
On, December 17, 2021, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved the stay that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (VAX ETS), which imposes “vaccinate or test”...
The Law Office of Brian Crone presents the top 10 legal issues for employers to know as we enter 2022. Federal Vaccination Mandate for Employers with 100+ Employees On November 4, 2021, the federal OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) implementing the...
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYER ALERT: NEW LAW EXPANDS PREVIOUS RESTRICTIONS ON NON-DISCLOSURE/NON-DISPARAGEMENT PROVISIONS OFTEN INCLUDED IN SETTLEMENT OR OTHER SEPARATION AGREEMENTS In the wake of the “Me too” movement, California implemented several laws in 2019 designed to...
On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued a decision that could have substantial implications for employers both prospectively and for their past action. In Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC, the Court rejected the view that meal and rest break premiums...
As the country and California continue to make great strides combating the pandemic, the CDC recently announced guidelines that fully vaccinated persons may stop wearing masks and distancing in most settings. While these CDC recommendations have been met with great...