Newsom’s Latest COVID Sanctions and What They Mean

On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law. The new law was passed as an emergency measure, making it effective immediately upon signing. SB 1159 imposes new obligations on employers and claims administrators with regard to COVID-19...

Home + Office + School + Daycare = Mayhem

The HR Pros at Emplicity Sum up Their Recommendations for Employers with Parents Working from Home. After Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond publicly announced that California school campuses would likely remain closed for the remainder of...

Tips for Managing Remote Workers During COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to spread, more states are tightening their regulations requiring employers to allow workers to telecommute if their job functions can be performed remotely. For some employers, this transition may be easy, but many small businesses are not...