CA: Ninth Circuit Applies AB 5 Against Interstate Motor Carriers
Synopsis: Back in January 2020, a federal district court enjoined the State of California from enforcing AB 5 against interstate motor carriers. Now, in a split 2-1 decision, a Ninth Circuit panel has reversed the district court, on the rationale that AB 5 is just...
CA: Side by Side Comparison of COVID-19 Paid Leave in California
Guardian HR has put together a comparison chart of California laws on paid family leave, paid sick leave, 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and voluntary leave under FFCRA as amended by the American Rescue Plan (ARPA). The California Family Rights Act is not...
WA: New Washington Payroll Tax to Pay For ‘Free’ Long-Term Care Benefits from The State
Washington has adopted the nation’s first state-run long-term care (LTC) services and support trust program. Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 1323, amending RCW 50B.04 to provide that, beginning January 1, 2022, Washington employers must withhold a new 0.58...
Monthly Compliance Calendar Alert – Keep Your Company Compliant in May: Hiring Practices
If you are in HR, you’re no stranger to compliance management, forms, and deadlines—though keeping them all in order may be a different story. We want to be sure you are equipped with the right information to keep everything on track throughout the year, from ACA to...