NEW I-9 FORM

Posted on April 16, 2013 by WPR

Employers must utilize the I-9 form to verify the identity and right to work of all new hires, and to re-verify the right to work of existing employees with expiring employment authorization documents.  On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services adopted a new I-9 Form that must be used by employers beginning May 7, 2013.

You can find the new I-9 form by clicking I-9 FORM and if you would like to view the new instruction booklet that guides employers concerning their obligations to complete and retain the form, click INSTRUCTION BOOKLET.  Electronic copies and Spanish versions are available at http://www.uscis.gov.

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NEW MEDICAL CERTIFICATION FORM RELATING TO PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE, TRANSFERS AND REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS

Posted on April 9, 2013 by WPR

WPR’s March 22nd Breakfast Briefing was well attended.  Those who participated in the Briefing learned about the new law relating to religious dress and grooming,  the newly amended DFEH regulations concerning disability discrimination/reasonable accommodation and pregnancy disability, as well as the California Supreme Court’s recent employment discrimination decision in Harris v. City of Santa Monica.

Click here:  PDL CERTIFICATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDER 2013 for a copy of the DFEH’s new medical certification form relating to requests for leave, reasonable accommodations and/or transfers relating to pregnancy disability, which we have modified to include the GINA safe harbor language.  Monna mentioned this form during her presentation.  We hope you find this helpful.

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FLMA and New Pregnancy Notices

Posted on February 18, 2013 by WPR

Take note: Along with the new laws and regulations that came out in January regarding both Public and Private Sectors, here are some new notices to download.

NOTICE A: PREGNANCY

NOTICE B: PREGNANCY

FMLA NOTICE

 

 

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PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: January 2013 Updates

Posted on February 18, 2013 by WPR

NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS IN CALIFORNIA FOR 2013

AFFECTING PUBLIC AGENCY EMPLOYERS

The New Year typically brings new employment laws, and 2013 brings some notable new laws. We have summarized new California laws that may be of interest to our public agency clients. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing was also quite busy this past year.  It has enacted newly amended disability discrimination/accommodation regulations, as well as amended regulations that re-define pregnancy disability leave and obligations to pregnant employees and applicants.  Below are the main topics covered in this month’s E-Alert.  To download the complete Public Sector Employment Law Alert, click here:  Public Sector January 2013 E-Alert

1.         DFEH ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE AND OTHER EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO PREGNANCY

2.         NEW LAW REGARDING SOCIAL MEDIA (A.B. 1844)

3.         RELIGIOUS DRESS AND RELIGIOUS GROOMING PRACTICES (A.B. 1964)

4.         BREASTFEEDING AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS RELATED TO BREASTFEEDING ARE ADDED TO THE FEHA (A.B. 2386)

5.         INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL RECORDS (A.B. 2674)

6.         FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ELIMINATED (S.B. 1038)

7.         INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY (S.B. 1381)

8.         DFEH’S AMENDED REGULATIONS REGARDING DISABILITY    DISCRIMINATION/ACCOMMODATIONS

9.       PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ PENSION REFORM ACT (A.B. 340)

10.          DOMESTIC PARTNERS TO RECEIVE SAME BENEFITS AS SPOUSES UNDER SOME PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (S.B. 987)

11. CRIMINAL RECORDS (A.B. 2343)

12.  MMBA FACTFINDING CLARIFICATIONS (A.B. 1606)

 

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PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: January 2013 Updates

Posted on February 18, 2013 by WPR

Private Sector Jan 2013 E-Alert

The New Year typically brings new employment laws, and this year is no exception.  The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing was also quite busy this past year. It has enacted amended disability discrimination/accommodation regulations, as well as amended regulations that re-define pregnancy disability leave and obligations to pregnant employees and applicants.  Below are the main topics covered in our E-Alert.  The full version, which can be downloaded at the link below, covers more details regarding each topic as well as steps to take to accommodate.  To read the full Private Sector E-Alert, please click here: Private Sector Jan 2013 E-Alert

1. DFEH ISSUES NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING PREGNANCY DISABILITY
LEAVE AND OTHER EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO PREGNANCY

2. NEW LAW REGARDING SOCIAL MEDIA (A.B. 1844)

3. RELIGIOUS DRESS AND RELIGIOUS GROOMING PRACTICES (A.B. 1964)

4. BREASTFEEDING AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS RELATED TO BREASTEEDING
ARE ADDED TO THE FEHA (A.B. 2386)

5. WAGE STATEMENTS AND INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL RECORDS (A.B. 2674)

6. ITEMIZED WAGE STATEMENT – - PENALTIES/DAMAGES (S.B. 1255)

7. ITEMIZED WAGE STATEMENTS – - NEW RULES FOR TEMPORARY SERVICES
EMPLOYERS (A.B. 1744)

8. FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ELIMINATED (S.B. 1038)

9. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY (S.B. 1381)

10. DFEH’S AMENDED REGULATIONS REGARDING DISABILITY
DISCRIMINATION/ACCOMMODATIONS

11. NEW RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN OPTION (S.B. 1234)

12. NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE PAID A SALARY (A.B. 2103)

13. CRIMINAL RECORDS (A.B. 2343)

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SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 22 for a Breakfast Briefing at Scott’s Restaurant in Jack London Square

Posted on February 14, 2013 by WPR

WPR is presenting a Breakfast Briefing on March 22, 2013 concerning a number of employment law developments that affect our clients, including:

  • The DFEH’s newly amended pregnancy disability regulations and regulations concerning disability discrimination and accommodation; 
  • The new California law regarding religious dress and grooming; 
  • The California Supreme Court’s decision in Harris v. City of Santa Monica concerning mixed motives in employment discrimination cases.  

Please click BREAKFAST BRIEFING REGISTRATION FORM to download and fill out the registration form.  We hope you will join us on March 22, 2013 to learn practical tips that will help your organization comply with these new developments.

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WPR WILL BE IN CUPERTINO FOR ANOTHER BREAKFAST BRIEFING NOVEMBER 29TH!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by WPR

Unable to make the November 9th Breakfast Briefing at Scott’s Restaurant in Oakland?  No worries! WPR is proud to announce that we will be holding another session regarding the New California Pension Reform Act in Cupertino, California on November 29th from 8:30am to 11:00am.  Click the link here: NOVEMBER 29TH BREAKFAST BRIEFING REGISTRATION  or look below for more details regarding this event.  Feel free to send all registration forms, questions or concerns to alemos@wprlaw.com.  We hope to see you there!

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JOE AND IAN ARE SET TO PRESENT AT THE 2012 CALPELRA CONFERENCE DECEMBER 5 IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

Posted on October 30, 2012 by WPR

On Wednesday, December 5th, Joe and Ian will be speaking about “The Essentials Of Determining Essential Job Functions: A Key Analysis For Determining Reasonable Accommodations” and take part in a week-long annual CalPELRA training conference in beautiful Monterey, California.  We invite you to learn more about this annual conference, as it is very beneficial covering a plethora of topics: CALPELRA CONFERENCE INFORMATION

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REMINDER: SIGN UP FOR THE WPR BREAKFAST BRIEFING!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by WPR


Wiley, Price &  Radulovich will be presenting a Breakfast Briefing on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012 from 8:oo a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Join these lovely attorneys photographed above in a discussion on THE NEW CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ PENSION REFORM ACT while enjoying breakfast at Scott’s Restaurant in Jack London Square. 

We would love for you to come join! Please don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to meet the firm and learn about this new California law.  For questions or concerns, please feel free to email alemos@wprlaw.com and we are happy to help or scroll down to read more. 

See you on Friday, November 9th! 



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JOE WILEY AND MONNA RADULOVICH WILL BE PRESENTING AT THIS YEAR’S PELRAC CONFERENCE!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by WPR

 

Joe Wiley and Monna Radulovich will be presenting a training session on Constitutional issues in public sector employment at this year’s annual PELRAC Conference October 11-12 in Marina Del Ray, California.  It is set to be a very informative training conference that shouldn’t be missed. Click here for further information and registration details:  2012 PELRAC Conference Information. We hope to see you there!

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