The fourth installment in our ongoing series about changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) focuses on the new data minimization and data retention requirements for subject businesses created by the passage of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) on November 3, 2020. These provisions also obligate subject entities to implement business-wide internal policy changes to accommodate the possible need to change their data collection and retention policies before the CPRA is fully operative.
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CCPA 2.0 and the Changing Privacy Landscape, Part IV: Data Minimization & Retention Posted on: January 26, 2021 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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What to Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting: A Refresher on California’s Pregnancy-Related Leave Laws Posted on: January 26, 2021 In: Labor & EmploymentGiven that California is known as one of the most employee-friendly states, it follows that California’s pregnancy and parental leave laws are among the most generous in the nation. These laws greatly benefit new and expecting parents; however, their varying components can lead to substantial confusion for employers. While every situation is different and requires a case-by-case analysis, this post's guidance will help navigate the nuances of pregnancy-related leave laws applicable in California.
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Office of Foreign Assets Control Guidance on Ransomware Payments Posted on: January 21, 2021 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityThe United States Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is broadly tasked with administering and enforcing economic trade sanctions based on United States foreign policy and national security goals. On October 1, 2020, OFAC issued an “Advisory on Potential Sanctions Risks for Facilitating Ransomware Payments” to companies providing services to victims of ransomware attacks.
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California Family Rights Act’s Expanded Applicability & Coverage: What Employers Need to Know Posted on: January 19, 2021 In: Labor & EmploymentOn January 1, 2021, California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 17, 2020, became effective, significantly expanding the California Family Rights Act’s (CFRA) applicability and coverage. The CFRA provides qualified employees with 12 weeks of unpaid leave and job protection for qualified leave events, such as time to bond with a new child, caring for qualified family members who are experiencing a serious health condition.
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CCPA 2.0 and the Changing Privacy Landscape, Part III: Notice Obligations & Right to Opt Out Posted on: January 15, 2021 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityThis third installment in our ongoing series about changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) focuses on the new consumer opt-out rights and business disclosure obligations created by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which was approved by voters last November. Part I of this series looked at the CPRA’s definition and treatment of “sensitive personal information.” Part II discussed covered “businesses” and exemptions.
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3 Things Employers Need to Know About Employee Classification: A Refresher Course Posted on: January 11, 2021 In: Labor & EmploymentCongratulations! You and your business survived a global pandemic and one of the most challenging economic downturns in recent memory. The last year took a devastating toll on employees and business alike, and you may be looking to reconsider employee compensation and avoid litigation. As you look forward to bouncing back in 2021, here are three reminders for properly classifying employees.
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CCPA 2.0 and the Changing Privacy Landscape, Part II: CPRA’s Covered “Businesses” & Exemptions Posted on: December 29, 2020 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityCalifornia voters’ approval of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), a privacy ballot initiative that amends and expands the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), is a significant development in the U.S. privacy world. In this second installment of our Digital Insights series on the major changes effected by the CPRA, we discuss what qualifies as a regulated "business" under the Act, and what data exemptions exist.
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Cooks and Dishwashers Can Share in Servers’ Tips Under DOL Final Rule Posted on: December 29, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentOn December 22, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued final rules for pooling tips among employees of hospitality businesses, an industry severely impacted by COVID-19. Where an employer provides the standard minimum wage, the final rule established by the DOL allows the employer to establish a tip pool that includes cooks, dishwashers, and other back-of-the-house employees who ordinarily are not permitted to share tips under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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CCPA 2.0 and the Changing Privacy Landscape: CPRA’s Definition and Treatment of “Sensitive Personal Information” Posted on: December 23, 2020 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn November 3, 2020, Californians approved Proposition 24, a ballot measure creating the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which amends and expands the provisions and requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). In this Digital Insights series on the CPRA, we will highlight and detail some of the most substantive and important modifications the new law will impose on the CCPA, and what those changes mean to businesses subject to California’s ever-evolving privacy regime.
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Documenting and Communicating Demotions Posted on: December 14, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentProper documentation and communication of demotions are essential to ensuring your employees have a clear understanding of their job duties and company expectations. Taking steps to document these changes in the employment relationship will also help identify any deviations from company policy or gaps in progressive discipline that should be addressed to protect against future litigation. The steps described in this post are best practices to aid you in documenting and communicating demotions.
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California’s Private Attorneys General Act: A Primer Posted on: December 11, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentIn recent years, lawsuits involving claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) have become increasingly popular. Although PAGA is detailed and each case requires an in-depth review by an attorney, this article will provide a brief explanation of the Act.
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Five New Non-COVID-19 Laws Taking Effect in 2021 That California Employers Should Know About Posted on: December 09, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentAs 2021 fast approaches, it is important for California employers, and employers with California employees, to be aware of some of the latest labor and employment laws in The Golden State. While most of the discussion online and in the media has focused on the new and significant local, state, and federal legislation issued in response to COVID-19, this article focuses on five new laws that aren't directly responsive to the pandemic, but are still important for California employers to know about.
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