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Businesses fortunate enough to receive a Paycheck Protection Loan (“PPP”) under the CARES Act are now asking, “what do I need to do to get this loan forgiven?” That answer gets more complicated as the days roll on without guidance from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Recall there were numerous changes/interpretations applicable to the application process as the application deadline neared.
Here is what we know so far:
City of Los Angeles Enacts Right-of-Recall and Worker Retention Ordinances
April 30, 2020
Category: Legal Updates
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday passed the amended Right of Recall and Worker Retention ordinances that mandate businesses in the hospitality industry to rehire workers laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinances were originally aimed at all businesses in Los Angeles but will now only apply to workers in hotels with more than 50 guestrooms, event centers, and airport service, as well as janitorial, maintenance, and security workers in commercial buildings. Restaurants, bars, and clubs are exempt, however workers of restaurants physically located on hotel property are also covered.
COVID-19: Employers' Frequently Asked Questions
April 29, 2020 • Jordan A. Fishman
Category: Legal Updates
During the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are struggling to determine how to protect their current workforce. We’ve compiled a list of common inquiries regarding this pandemic.
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously in support of a set of ordinances that establish right of recall and worker retention protections to workers laid off during the COVID-19 crisis. Following extensive public comment and several verbal amendments, the City Council approved the “Right of Recall” (Article 4-72J-A) ordinance.
Teleworking with Hourly Employees: A Few Simple Tips
April 21, 2020 • Adam L. Parry
Category: Legal Updates
It’s easy to lose track of time when you work from home and forget to change out of your work sweatpants and into your relaxing sweatpants at the end of the day. But while teleworking eschews much of the formality of the workplace, it remains critically important that employers don’t lose track of hourly employees’ time. Employers are still ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws. Keep these tips in mind if you have hourly employees working from home.
City of LA issues rules and regulations further clarifying supplemental paid sick leave for large employers.
City of Los Angeles Mandates Masks for Employees and Customers
April 13, 2020
Category: Legal Updates
Mayor Garcetti has issued an executive order requiring customers at grocery stores and other essential businesses to wear face coverings.
City of Los Angeles Expands COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
April 10, 2020
Category: Legal Updates
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a Public Order on April 7, 2020, mandating supplemental paid sick leave requirements for large employers within Los Angeles and nationwide. This Order expands on the previous ordinance passed by City Council providing supplemental paid sick leave to employers with 500 or more employees nationwide. Please see our previous article for more information on the City Council ordinance.
COVID-19 and the ADA and Rehabilitation Act
April 2, 2020 • Shirley A. Gauvin
Category: Legal Updates
Life has changed in ways most of us could never have imagined. Our homes have become our safe havens more than ever before, and our workplaces have spilled over into our home offices, kitchen tables, and family rooms. As we settle into our new normal, we find ourselves connecting to family, friends, and colleagues through Zoom meetings, livestream services, and quarantini virtual happy hours. Without a vaccine, the spread of COVID-19 is a concern that will not quickly disappear. Maintaining a healthy and productive workplace for employees will continue to be a top priority long after the days of walking from the bedroom to the home office have passed.
City of Los Angeles Requires Employers with 500+ Employees to Provide Up to 80 Hours of Paid Sick Leave
March 30, 2020 • Diana Lerma
Category: Legal Updates
The City of Los Angeles passed an ordinance on March 27, 2020, requiring employers with more than 500 employees to provide up to 80 hours of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“PSL”) to employees. This Supplemental PSL is in addition to the 48 hours of PSL already required by the City.