California Reenacts COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
On February 9, 2022, California’s governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 114. The Bill restores California’s paid sick leave, which previously expired September 30, 2021. The agreement comes amid the omicron surge and the resulting labor shortage across the state’s workforce.
Consider Reviewing Classifications
On January 6, 2022, the US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) and the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced their formal agreement to coordinate information sharing, conduct joint investigations, and pursue joint enforcement of violations.
ARPA: FFCRA Extension
On March 11, 2021, an extension of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. There are some important changes employers should be aware of, as this law has extended both Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency FMLA (EFMLA) leave through September 30, 2021.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Thursday, March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into effect. This bill provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
New Guidance on the Impact of Bonuses and Overtime Pay
As most employers know, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires employers to pay employees overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. What many employers do not realize is that the overtime calculation should be based on employee’s “regular rate” of pay, which may be different than the employee’s hourly rate.