Many new state and local employment laws will take effect in California on January 1, covering topics such as minimum wage, pay equity, discrimination, workplace safety and more. California employers should review these developments and take steps now to ensure they are ready to comply.
This ruling is significant because lower courts have been divided over this issue. The 5th Circuit found the WARN Act's natural disaster exception did not apply to the COVID pandemic.
HR guidance on risks associated with downsizing programs, methods to implement a safe program and cost-saving considerations for employers who choose to downsize.