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Update Provided by Myra K. Creighton, Aymara Ledezma Fisher Phillips Employers that continue to test workers for COVID-19 should review their policies to ensure they comply with updated guidelines released Tuesday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In prior guidance, the EEOC broadly allowed employers to Continue Reading

In a Big Win for California Employers, the United States Supreme Court Opens the Door to Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in PAGA Cases Updated Provided by Brian D. Martin, Michael J. O’Connor, Jr., Amber S. Healy, Geoff D. La ValAtkinson, Anderson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Continue Reading

Mid-Year Increase in Standard Mileage Rate Update provided by] Not surprisingly, the IRS has announced a mid-year increase in the Standard Mileage Rates, effective July 1, 2022.  In recognition of significant gasoline price increases in recent months, the new rate is 62.5 cents per mile Continue Reading

Employee Retirement Plan or CalSavers Enrollment (Required by June 30th) Scott & Whitehead April 22, 2022 The California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Trust Act (“CalSavers”) is a vehicle by which employees who do not have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan can contribute to their Continue Reading

Tax Implications – Employee Use of Employer-Provided Vehicles for Personal Commuting Evan J. Gautier Daniel C. Gavilanes AALRR It is not uncommon for employees who use employer-provided vehicles during their workday, to also use the employer-provided vehicles for commuting to and from their work location, Continue Reading

Employment Development Department Issues Unemployment Insurance and Disability Insurance Updates News Release No.: 22-12 March 3, 2022 SACRAMENTO—The California Employment Development Department today provided updates on the state’s unemployment and disability insurance programs, including information about identity verification, curbing fraud, and determining eligibility for benefits. Continue Reading