June 2015 – ManagEase

Labor Code Trumps Wage Order 5, Prompting Change in California Meal Periods

June 15, 2015/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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February 10, 2015

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There are a number of laws setting down rules on the length and timing of employee meal breaks. Thanks to a suit brought by three healthcare workers in Orange County, California, the provisions of Wage Order 5, set forth by the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC), have been invalidated by the CA Labor Code Sections 512(a) and 516.

Deadline for California Employers to Update CFRA “Notice B” Approaching

June 11, 2015/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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California Employers with 50 or more Employees

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July 1, 2015

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On July 1, 2015, the “Joint Notice for Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA Leave) and Pregnancy Disability Leave” notice becomes effective. California employers with over 50 employees must post this notice in a visibly conspicuous area on company property. Published by the California Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing, this new “Joint Notice” effectively acts as an update to the “Notice B” poster released in November of 2012.

Preparing for New Paid Sick Leave Law – Notice and Record Requirements

June 10, 2015/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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June 10, 2015

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Many employers are aware that California’s new mandatory paid sick leave requires changes in their practices, but are not quite sure of the full extent of the requirements they must meet to be compliant with the law. With the July 1, 2015 deadline for employers to begin providing paid sick leave benefits fast approaching, employers should be aware of the regulations regarding posting, notice, and recordkeeping.