California Employment Law Updates for 2021

This presentation will enable compliance with the myriad of newly enacted legislation impacting California employers, including those relating to COVID-19. This webinar by Jennifer Raphael Komsky, Esq. will provide legal and practical guidance on various workplace COVID-19 issues and other new law impacting employers in 2021.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Too many employers bury their head in the sand when it comes to implementation of new labor and employment laws. In the time of COVID and the pandemic, compliance is even more important for employers. This session will provide employers with the tools they need to ensure compliance with the ever-changing landscape of employment laws.  The presentation will include guidance on whether certain regulations apply to your business and different ways of implementing changes to provide the least possible disruption to your business

AREA COVERED

• COVID compliance- how can I keep my employees, business, and the public safe.
• What are the steps if an employee is exposed to COVID or tests positive?
• Ensure compliance with new minimum wage ordinances that may affect your business
• Learn the best methods for compliance with minimum salary requirements for non-exempt employees
• Gender Representation on Boards of Directors
• Independent Contractors- What do I need to know about my independent contractor relationships?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Federal, State and Local emergency COVID paid leave and paid sick leave requirements;
• Reporting and notice requirements when there is an outbreak in the workplace;
• Gender Representation on Boards of Directors
• Expansion of California’s Family Rights Act to employers with as few as five employees
• Independent Contractors- What do I need to know about my independent contractor relationships?
• Changes in the minimum salary required for exempt employees; 
• Minimum wage; 
• Additional obligations covering an employer’s affirmative duty to prevent and correct discriminatory, harassing and retaliatory conduct; 

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

• Business Owner,
• Human Resources Professional,
• In-house Counsel,
• CEO, COO, or any other individual charged with ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws.