Less than two and a half years after proclaiming a state of emergency related to COVID-19, Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox (“MPX”) outbreak. While the number of MPX cases in California is relatively small compared to the number of COVID-19 cases and the outbreak less likely
Can California Public Employers Take a Break From Certain State Labor Law Requirements?
It might surprise many California public employers that there is no law that requires them to provide meal and rest breaks to most of their employees. Similarly, there is no law that requires California public employers to pay overtime to most of their employees for working over eight hours in a day or pay “double
Origins and Applications of the Home Rule Doctrine
This post was authored by Lisa S. Charbonneau.
Under Article XI, Sections 4 and 5 of the California Constitution, charter cities and counties have exclusive authority to regulate and determine their own municipal affairs, free from intrusion by the state. These provisions of the Constitution are collectively referred to as the municipal affairs clause
Regulatory Changes to Workers’ Compensation and Paid Family Leave Go Into Effect Next Month
This blog post was authored by Steven Tang
A few recent regulatory changes regarding Workers’ Compensation and Paid Family Leave go into effect on July 1, 2014. Agencies should update their applicable policies, practices and/or forms accordingly.
Physician Predesignation Requirements Altered
Under Workers’ Compensation regulations, employees may be treated for an industrial injury by a