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Did You Know?
- If you employ 50 or more people, you are required to provide bi-annual harassment training for all employees in a supervisory role, and within 6 months of a supervisor’s new hire or promotion. Take care – the 50 number includes independent contractors, temporary employees and out of state workers.
- Even if you only have 1 employee you are subject to California’s Paid Family Leave, which provides up to 6 weeks of paid time off in a 12 month period, for all employees.
- A pregnant California employee is eligible for up to 16 weeks of Pregnancy Disability Leave, in addition to the possible 12 weeks of Family Medical Leave (FMLA). The employer is required to continue insurance payments during both leave periods.
- California employers are not allowed to enact a ‘use it or lose it’ clause in their vacation policies.
- Employees who have claimed exempt status on their W4 tax withholding are required to provide updated W4’s each year. Otherwise they automatically revert to a withholding status of Single-Zero the first of every year.
- Employers may not prohibit employees from discussing salary information.
The preceding is provided for general informational purposes only, and not intended to constitute legal advice.
