On July 1, 2026, significant new requirements under Senate Bill 707 (“SB 707”) became operative for certain “eligible legislative bodies.” SB 707, sometimes referred to as the “Super Brown Act,” represents one of the most substantial revisions to the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) in recent years. Although this blog post focuses
Public agencies in California face ongoing challenges to keep their personnel rules current with evolving legal requirements. Summer offers an ideal opportunity to review and update these rules. Over the past few years, LCW attorneys have identified several key areas where updates are needed in almost every public agency’s personnel rules. Addressing these areas now
This article was reviewed in August 2021 and is up-to-date.
The stock market has reached all-time highs and the economy in general continues to be strong. In this scenario, many public sector employers are hiring. Although this is certainly welcome news, the hiring process does, however, carry legal risks.
The following are six areas of
This article was reviewed in June 2021 and is up-to-date.
Prevention of liability starts with auditing your agency’s personnel rules. Indeed, in an employment-related lawsuit, the applicable personnel rule is often “Exhibit A.” Each year, public agencies face changes to employment laws and regulations, best management practices, and internal changes to procedures. Thus, the outcome
On December 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued updated guidance concerning the recommended quarantine period for individuals following a “close contact” exposure to someone with COVID-19. The guidance reduces the recommended quarantine period from 14 days to either 10 days or seven days, depending on whether the individual tested negative for
On November 19, 2020, pursuant to emergency rulemaking authority, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (“OSHSB”) adopted temporary regulations regarding measures that employers must undertake in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace (“emergency regulations”).
The emergency regulations, which will likely take effect on November 30, 2020, apply to public
On November 16, 2020, in response to significant increases in the incidence rates of COVID-19 in the state, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued updated guidance concerning the use of face coverings. The updated guidance requires that individuals wear a face covering at all times when outside of the home unless one