Ergonomic Strategies for Remote Workers
In the wake of COVID-19, work-from-home is a new reality that has hit much of the corporate world. While telecommuters are now a major part of the effort to…
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Congress Loosens Restrictions under the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act) was signed into law. The Flexibility Act makes key changes to the Paycheck…
Moving Forward with Diversity and Inclusion
COVID-19 has changed how companies operate but not why they are in business or who they are. That applies to their commitment to Diversity, Equity and…
Disaster Preparedness in the Age of COVID-19
Every year, insurance departments recommend ways that consumers can prepare for various disasters; they may suggest purchasing flood insurance in susceptible…
Remote Work and Workplace Flexibility Best Practices
We all recognize that the latest advances in technology have disrupted many industries; but we haven’t fully recognized the disruption to how and where we…
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order Creates Workers’ Compensation Presumption for COVID-19 Diagnosis
On May 6, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order establishing a rebuttable, time-limited legal presumption that certain cases of COVID-19 arise…
Are You Ready to Reopen Your Office Building?
Office spaces are top of the list, and the CDC’s guidance provides recommended steps to take in office settings to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission…
Facing Investment Decisions as Shelter-In-Place Guidelines Ease
World leaders are making critical decisions about how to open their countries. Governors and local leaders are issuing guidelines to keep their communities…
Unlimited Vacation Policies Scrutinized in California Courts
In a recent California Court of Appeals decision, employers are reminded of the necessity that unlimited paid time off policies be carefully drafted to avoid…
Employer Obligations: Insurance Premium Credits
Updated 6/15/20 with new guidance by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates and deadlines. The coronavirus…
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[UPDATED] Return to Work: Navigating Testing and Screening Options
As shelter in place orders begin to lift, we have received hundreds of questions over the course of the last few weeks, as employers evaluate their options…
County of Los Angeles Enacts COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave
On April 28, 2020, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the COVID-19 Worker Protection Ordinance (“ordinance” or “Supplemental Sick Leave”) that…
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