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COVID Paid Leave Over? Not So Fast—If You’re in California 

Patriot Software

Nationwide COVID paid leave may have ended in September 2021, but Californians have another state-specific law to follow. Effective February 19, 2022, employers may need to provide California supplemental paid sick leave. So, do you have to provide CA supplemental sick pay?

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February HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

California Passes Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave. California has passed a new supplemental paid sick leave law requiring employers with more than 25 employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for specific COVID-19-related reasons, and 40 additional hours if they or a family member test positive for COVID-19.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing will administer more rules on family leave , sexual harassment, and much more affecting even small employers.

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Compliance Update: OSHA Releases Vaccination and Testing ETS

Higginbotham

4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address COVID-19 infections in the workplace. 5, 2021 , and with its testing requirements by Jan. Paid Leave. OSHA Releases Vaccination and Testing ETS.

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FMLA calendars are muddied by expiring COVID relief

Business Management Daily

The FFCRA expanded employer eligibility and the reasons for taking leave. The Act added two weeks of emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) for workers undergoing COVID testing or quarantine. It also temporarily allowed paid leave for workers with childcare responsibilities. Using the Calendar Year for FMLA leave.

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Employment law changes to watch in 2021

Insperity

The new calendar year always rings in some employment law changes, and 2021 is no different. This year, many states have enacted changes in employee leave policies; ended or extended some temporary exemptions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic; and taken steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Handbook revisions you can’t do without for 2021

Business Management Daily

2021 will likely include a return to something resembling normality. If you neglect basics now like adding new federal discrimination rights to your handbook, 2021 may instead usher in lawsuits. Department of Labor (DOL) enforcement action on the new temporary paid leave provisions. FFRCA Emergency sick and family leave.