October 2011-2: Information for Employees of Farm Labor Contractors

As noted in the Employer’s Legal Advisory (Fall 2011-3), as of January 1, 2012 all employers will be required to provide newly-hired employees with a written notice that includes certain payroll information and other information about the employer and the employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. Additionally, if the employer is a farm labor contractor, this notice must also include the name and address of the entity that secured the services of the farm labor contractor.
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October 2011-1: New Pregnancy Leave Legislation

The new legislation, effective January 1, 2012, prohibits any employer from refusing to maintain health coverage for an employee on a statutorily protected pregnancy leave of up to four (4) months. The employer will be required to pay the premiums normally paid by the employer under the same conditions as if the employee was working. Unlike a similar provision under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) which apply only to employers with 50 or more employees, these changes to the California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law apply to all employers with five (5) or more employees. Read more

Fall 2011-3: California Legislative Changes- Part 2

New Wage Payment/Information Violations of the Labor Code
The California Legislature also made additional changes to the Labor Code, signed into law by Governor Brown.

- As of January 1, 2012 an employer must, at the time of hire, provide every employee with a written notice of 1) the rate(s) of pay and the basis for pay (hourly, salary, piece rate, commission, etc.); 2) allowances, if any taken as part of the minimum wage (e.g., meal or lodging allowances); 3) the regular payday; 4) the name of the employer (including any “dba”); Read more

Fall 2011-2: California Legislative Changes- Part 1

Pregnancy Leave- Changes Require Payment of Health Insurance Premiums by Employer
(previous e-Update issued)

Governor Brown has signed legislation effective January 1, 2012 which prohibits employers from failing to maintain health coverage for an employee on a statutorily protected pregnancy leave of up to four (4) months. The employer will be required to pay the premiums normally paid by the employer under the same conditions as if the employee was working. Read more

Fall 2011-1: NLRA - New Poster

Employers who have union-represented employees and are subject to collective bargaining agreements are familiar with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency that enforces the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Employers that do not deal with unions often incorrectly believe that the NLRA does not apply to them.

However, the NLRA guarantees the right of non-union employees to engage in protected concerted activity. Read more

2012 Labor Law Update: 1/26/12

This is a complimentary event, hosted by Express Employment Professionals and presented by Jeanne Flaherty, Esq. of Employer’s Legal Advisor, Inc.

2012 EMPLOYER’S LEGAL UPDATE

8:00 - 8:30 AM Buffet Breakfast & Registration

8:30 - 10:00 AM Legal Update Presentation
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Misclassifying Independent Contractors- Current Issues: 1/19/12, 1/24/12, 1/25/12

“Misclassifying Independent Contractors- Current Issues”

Speaker: Jeanne Flaherty, Esq.

PIHRA Legal Update

January 19, 2012 (Garden Grove/Anaheim)
January 24, 2012 (Pomona)
January 25, 2012 (Burbank)

For more info, please visit www.pihra.org

2012 Labor Law Update: 1/18/12

Last Chance to RSVP!
2012 Labor Law Update
January 18, 2012

Breakfast: Industry Hills Expo Center, 8:00-9:30am
Light breakfast will be served.
Cost: Free

OR

Lunch: Irwindale Community Center, Noon-1:30pm
Lunch will be served.
Cost: Free

Employment laws are changing significantly in 2012 and you don’t want to be left out. Some topics to be covered: Read more

Legal Update 1/19/11 & 1/20/11

What employers need to know about the latest laws, regulations, court cases, and administrative decisions.

Wednesday, January 19 | 8-9 AM or 12-1 PM
At the Express Employment Professionals office:
445 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 110 in Oxnard

Thursday, January 20 | 8-9 AM
At the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce:
600 Hampshire Road, Suite 200 in Westlake Village

Contact Megan Montana to reserve your seat:
805.973.1870 or megan.montana@expresspros.com

New California Leave Law Signed by Governor

The Michelle Maykin Donation Protection Act has been signed by Governor Schwarzenegger. This law applies to all employers with 15 or more employees and provides another right for an employee to take leave in California. The law requires employers to permit employees who are an organ donor or bone marrow to take a leave of absence with pay.
The law provides that:
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