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Andrew Esler, right, works on a bike at La Dolce Velo in San Jose. Photo by Lloyd Alaban. On June 15, 2021, California will lift its mask mandate but in certain workplaces, employees will still have to cover their faces. […]

Effective June 15, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced the state will advance beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, allowing businesses to return to normal operations with “common-sense risk reduction measures.” In parallel with the […]

On Tuesday, May 18, Santa Clara County moved to the Yellow Tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In doing so, the County Health Officer issued a new order (with accompanying FAQs) establishing focused safety measures to protect the […]

In 2019, California collected over $88 million in PAGA penalties from employers.1 The Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) authorizes employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties—which are otherwise only recoverable by the State—on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the […]