2021 Legal Update for California Employers

The following is a list of the primary State legislative actions impacting California employers, each of which took effect January 1, 2021 except as otherwise stated.  Please note, the attached link are summary descriptions only, and are not intended to provide a complete description of each new law.

• CFRA Expansion to Small Employers
• FFCRA Expansion; Small Employer CFRA Mediation
• COVID Worker's Compensation Presumption, Mandatory Reporting and Notices
• Cal/OSHA Implements New COVID-19 Requirements
• Hospital Worker PPP Protections
• PFL for Qualifying Exigency Leave
• Changes to AB 5 Exemptions
• Proposition 22:  Status of App-Based Drivers
• Crime Victim Leave
• Use of Paid Sick Leave for Kin Care
• Annual Pay Report
• Extension of Filing Deadline
• Mandated Reporters
• Rest Breaks for Security Officers
• Composition of Boards of Directors
• Unemployment Insurance: Work Sharing Plans
• California Hourly Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Minimum
• IRS Standard Mileage Rate
• Computer Software Professionals Minimal Pay for Overtime Exemption
• Licensed Physicians and Surgeons Minimum Pay for Overtime Exemption
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

This bulletin is provided by Scott & Whitehead, the EAC Hot Line attorneys, to highlight current developments in the law.  Should you need additional information, contact the firm at (949( 222-0166.

2021-Q1: Hot Topics from the EAC Hotline Webinar

Presented by Anita York, Esq.

Scott & Whitehead

 Thursday - January 21, 2021 @ 9:30 a.m.

No Charge for this Webinar Program

Anita York, one of the CEAC's Hot Line attorneys, will share some of the most current and frequently asked questions and answers from the Manager's Hot Line, including topics such as COVID, the FFCRA, Employee Absenteeism, Severance Agreements and more.

Hosted by the EAC-OC, this complimentary webinar with Hot Line topics is brought to ALL EAC members across California to ensure everyone is kept up to date on the latest developments.

2021 EAC Membership

Benefits of EAC Membership:  A free Human Resources Hotline service for answers to employer-employee questions staffed by an employment law attorney; Emailed Updates with current information on employment law changes (both Federal and California law); Discount on workshops/webinars; and much more.

01.21.2021

Q1:  Hot Topics from the EAC Hotline - FREE WEBINAR

Anita York, one of the CEAC's Hot Line attorney's, will share some of the most current and frequently asked questions and answers from the Manager's Hot Line, including topics such as COVID, the FFCRA, Employee Absenteeism, Severance Agreements and more.

03.18.2021

Firing Without Fear

04.15.2021

Q2: Hot Topics from the EAC Hotline - FREE WEBINAR

05.20.2021

Employee Benefits

06.17.2021

Future of Performance Appraisals

07.22.2021

Managing Toxic Employees

08.19.2021

Workplace Investigations

09.16.2021

Harassment & Discrimination Issues

10.21.2021

Q4: Hot Topics from the EAC Hotline - FREE WEBINAR

11.18.2021

Sexual Harassment Training for Managers

12.09.2021

Wage & Hour Update

This bulletin is provided as a service to our clients and other friends to highlight current developments in the law. It is not intended to provide a legal opinion or specific legal advice. Should issues arise involving these, or other matters, please contact the EAC Office at (714) 794-4253.  

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