Holden Law Group

18/10/2022

https://www.holdenlawgroup.com/covid-19-close-contact-changes-again/

COVID-19 “Close Contact” Changes Again October 18, 2022 by Jennifer Kaiser Back in June of this year, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a health order that included a revised definition of “close contact” in order to acknowledge their better understanding that COVID-...

23/06/2022

Are you aware of what deadline is approaching regarding retirement plans for your employees? Please read our blog to stay informed and compliant!

https://www.holdenlawgroup.com/calsavers-employers-must-offer-retirement-plans-2/

20/06/2022

Holden Law Group is so proud and privileged to work with so many amazing clients! We truly value our relationships and partnerships, and work hard to support California businesses to thrive in their communities and industries. Periodically, we like to highlight specific clients that we believe should be recognized for their contributions and successes to their communities, employees, services, environmental efforts, etc.

At this time, we would like to introduce the client below as our Featured Client. Please take a moment to review the highlights we have put together. We are sure you will find the same inspiration and feel-goods we do in learning about all the amazing things they have accomplished!

https://www.holdenlawgroup.com/featured-client/

02/06/2022

The California Supreme Court just issued another ruling penalizing employers for meal and rest period violations. Please read our blog to find out why it is more important than ever to ensure that your meal and rest policies are fully compliant!

CA Supreme Court Rewards Plaintiffs’ Attorneys June 2, 2022 by Steve Holden Plaintiffs’ attorneys have an extraordinary number of money-making tools built into the law. They do not need more, but they got one last week. The California Supreme Court issued another ruling severely penalizing emplo...

03/05/2022

Are you considering implementing an alternative work schedule for your employees? Many California employers are not aware of the hoops you have to jump through. Please read our new blog to learn more!

No Clowning Around with Alternative Workweek Schedules May 3, 2022 by Jennifer Kaiser An alternative work schedule (AWS) is a schedule that allows employees to complete their regular work hours on a compressed or flexible schedule by working more than eight hours each day. California permits employe...

29/03/2022

If you are a California employer with 100 or more employees, your deadline to report employee pay data is APRIL 1ST. Don't miss it or you may have to pay monetary penalties for each employee!

Pay Data Reporting – April 1st Deadline is No Joke March 29, 2022 by Jennifer Kaiser Each year, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) requires private employers with 100 or more employees (at least one of which is in California) to report employee pay data. The primary pu...

22/03/2022

California employers receive good news against PAGA claims in California Court of Appeals case.

Recent California Case Based on Adequate Seating gives Employers a Leg Up in PAGA Litigation March 22, 2022 by Shannon Claire In February 2022, a California Court of Appeal case delivered two bits of good news for employers. In LaFace v. Ralphs Grocery Company, a cashier sued Ralphs for failing to p...

17/02/2022

Do you handle payroll for your company? If so, please read and inform yourself on how you can be held personally liable even for an honest mistake.

Owners, Officers, and Managers Beware: California Labor Code Establishes Personal Liability for Employee Wage and Hour Claims February 17, 2022 by Shannon Claire In an effort to ensure employees with wage and hour claims against their employer can collect on those claims, California enacted Labor Co...

11/02/2022

As expected, the new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law passed yesterday (SB-114). Please make sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you can get the important breakdown of the new law that is coming next week! For now, here is a quick update on SB-114.

[Updated 2/10/22] New Year, New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law January 31, 2022 by Adrian Hoppes California Governor Gavin Newsom officially announced this week that an agreement has been reached to reactivate California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. The California Senate and Assembly...

31/01/2022

California's COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave likely being reinstated soon with important retroactive requirements for employers.

New Year, New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law January 31, 2022 by Adrian Hoppes California Governor Gavin Newsom officially announced this week that an agreement has been reached to reactivate California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. The California Senate and Assembly will likely be vo...

11/01/2022

ANOTHER important Covid-19 update for California Employers. Please read if you have any questions about the new Emergency Temporary Standards.

Cal/OSHA Updated the Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standards for Employers (Again) January 11, 2022 by Shannon Claire In December 2021, Cal/OSHA announced updates to its previously issued Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace. The new st...

16/12/2021

Possible end of the year present for California employers from the Supreme Court?

PAGA’s Exclusion from Arbitration Agreements Ending? December 16, 2021 by Steve Holden It’s the holidays! And, the United States Supreme Court may be giving California employers a gift that they have long deserved. It will not arrive by Christmas, but the possibility that it will come in 2022 sh...