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CFRA Expansion Complicates Leave for Furloughed Employees
March 5, 2021

We have furloughed an employee. This employee now wants to take baby bonding leave after the birth of his child. Is the employee’s job protected under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) while he is still f...

Labor Department Officially Delays Independent-Contractor Rule
March 4, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has delayed a final rule clarifying who is an independent contractor versus an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). (...

Review Business Travel and Vacation Policies as Pandemic Continues
March 3, 2021

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, employers may want to update their travel policies to comply with evolving federal and state travel restrictions and workplace safety guidelines. (...