In a ruling that is highly favorable to California employers, the United States Supreme Court has determined that employers can compel arbitration of an employee’s individual claims regarding labor code violations,...

COVID-19 The Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) remain in effect. In conjunction with the ETS, Cal/OSHA has released “Frequently Asked Questions” addressing and clarifying key requirements, as well...

  The California Supreme Court has ruled that an employer that fails to provide a legally compliant meal period or rest break must pay a wage premium at the “regular rate of compensation.” This rate includes not just...

  On June 17, 2021, California regulators approved revised mask requirements for the workplace, meaning that vaccinated workers are no longer required to mask up in most cases. The revised regulations align with general...

On Wednesday June 9, 2021 the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board held a special meeting, which was prompted by last week’s approval of revised Emergency Temporary Standards, to hear from the California...