The City of Los Angeles recently passed and Mayor Garcetti signed into law two ordinances that will go into effect on June 14, 2020, imposing employee recall and retention requirements on the airport, commercial property, event center, and hotel employers. These four (4) categories are defined as: Airport Employer: Any employer that provides any service […]
Author: Adam Giacopuzzi
New Batch of Guidance on FFCRA From The Department of Labor
In our prior e-mail regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), we summarized the new federal legislation extending leave benefits to employees affected by the spread of COVID-19 and stated that further guidance to employers would be forthcoming from the Department of Labor. On March 26, 2020, the Department of Labor provided guidance on the […]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Effective April 1, 2020
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that the effective date of the emergency leaves provided through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will be April 1, 2020. Based on the language in the bill, the effective date was believed by many to be April 2. The DOL announced the effective date […]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary
Last night the President signed into law a sweeping legislative package in response to the COVID-19 epidemic called “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” The Act contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees, as well as some governmental employers. The act also provides some important relief for individuals who are […]
Employers…Avoid the Common Mistakes in Hiring Based on Criminal Background Checks.
By Rodrigo J. Torres, Esq. As part of an effort to hire the most desirable applicants, many employers run criminal background checks on applicants. While most employers are familiar with the required notices and disclosures before running background checks, many may not be familiar with California’s requirements that apply whenever an employer makes an employment […]
How to Avoid Liability at the Company Holiday Party
It’s that time of year again! Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year! Your staff has put in another year of blood, sweat and tears and everybody is excited about the long-awaited holiday office party. Finally, you can relax with your co-workers and celebrate the season of giving together. The party was a big success according […]
Kristina Kourasis, Esq. appointed to the Board of Directors
The Landegger Baron Law Group is pleased to announce that Kristina Kourasis, Esq. has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Kourasis has been very active within the Chamber membership and regularly provides much needed employment law guidance and training for the business community. “Employers […]