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Governor's Executive Order Provides Relief For California Employers

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Apr 7, 2020 12:13:03 PM

On March 17, 2020, California Governor Newsom issued an executive order that suspended certain provisions of the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.

 

The goal is to provide businesses with some relief from the unprecedented actions being taken to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Retroactive as of March 4, 2020, which is when a State of Emergency was declared in California, the order will be in effect through the end of this emergency. The order suspends penalty provisions of the California WARN Act, including the noncompliance remedies of back pay, other damages, and civil penalties.

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Topics: california labor law, coronavirus, COVID-19, layoffs, WARN Act

4 Tips For Managing A Remote Workforce

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Mar 25, 2020 6:30:00 AM

Due to COVID-19, a remote workforce has become an unexpected reality for many workers and employers. And managing that workforce presents new challenges. 

[In light of the current pandemic, the subsequent health crisis, and the impact on businesses, this August 2018 post has been revised and updated.]

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Topics: workforce management, remote workforce, telecommuting, coronavirus, COVID-19

Small Business Management Amid COVID-19

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Mar 23, 2020 6:00:00 AM

In California, businesses of all sizes are being impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent orders from the state government.

While every business and organization is feeling the effects of the virus pandemic, smaller businesses are often hardest hit by the consequences. But there is help.

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Topics: small business, remote workforce, workplace safety, coronavirus, COVID-19

Coronavirus, COVID-19, And HR

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Mar 19, 2020 9:56:34 AM

Navigating the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 on your business functions can be challenging. And the road-map continues to change.

 

Businesses and HR professionals are struggling with compliance challenges and best practices in the face of a novel virus pandemic known as COVID-19.

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Topics: HR compliance, health insurance, workplace safety, coronavirus, COVID-19

COVID-19 And California Workplaces

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Mar 13, 2020 1:05:00 PM

As part of the state’s response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency on March 4, 2020.

 

The declaration makes additional resources available and formalizes emergency actions already underway to prepare for a possible broader spread of COVID-19.

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Topics: HR management practices, paid sick leave, workplace safety, coronavirus, COVID-19

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