2020 has been an unprecedented year in many ways, but one thing that remains constant is the legislature’s enactment of new laws that impact employers. Ranging from Covid-19 legislation to revisions to worker classification laws, new reporting requirements, and mandatory additions to boards of directors.
Below you will find our annual 2021 Employment Law Update including several topics and sub-topics in the form of a link:
1. NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COVID-19 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021
- New Notice Requirement to Employees for COVID-19 Exposure
- New Notice Requirement to the Government for a “COVID-19 Outbreak”
- New Authority for OSHA
2. COVID-19 PRESUMPTIONS OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMPENSABILITY
3. UPDATE ON SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO CALIFORNIA’S WORKER CLASSIFICATION LAWS (AB 5, AB 2257, AND PROPOSITION 22)
- Background – AB 5 and the “ABC” Test
- The California Legislature Amends AB 5 by Enacting AB 2257
- Proposition 22 Carves Out Additional Exemption for App-Based Transportation Companies
4. CALIFORNIA FAMILY RIGHTS ACT EXPANDED TO SMALLER EMPLOYERS
5. NO RE-HIRE PROVISIONS CLARIFIED
6. NEW DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARDS OF PUBLIC COMPANIES
7. EXTENDED PERIOD TO FILE DLSE COMPLAINTS AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS
8. EXPANDED SUCCESSOR LIABILITY FOR WAGE AND HOUR JUDGMENTS
9. NEW PAY DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS WITH 100 OR MORE EMPLOYEES
10. UPDATE ON EMPLOYMENT ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS
Clients wishing for additional information on the upcoming changes, please contact your Guardian HR dedicated consultant.
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