Features
COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires a covered group health plan to offer an opportunity to continue health plan coverage who would otherwise lose coverage as a result of a qualifying event, such as termination.
Unemployment Insurance
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a federal/state program. The cost of the program in California is financed by employers through state and federal UI taxes.
San Francisco Health Assurance Plan
Adopted in February, 2006, the San Francisco Health Assurance Plan (SF HAP) was created to provide access to health care for San Francisco's uninsured adults.
Retaliation
Both federal and state law protect employees and applicants from employer retaliation for engaging in activity protected by anti-discrimination law.
Recent Legal Updates
(3/4/2010) - The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the employer in the closely watched "kin care" case of McCarther v. Pacific Telesis Group. The employer offered an "uncapped" sick leave policy, and the issue at hand was whether such a policy qualified as "sick leave" pursuant to California's kin care law.
(3/4/2010) - An attorney subject to an arbitration agreement sued his employer for wrongful termination. In court, the attorney fought the arbitration agreement, claiming it was unconscionable. The trial court agreed, but the Second District Court of Appeal overturned the lower court's decision and upheld the arbitration agreement.
Posters & Notices
FMLA Rights Addendum
FMLA now provides additional leave rights to military personnel and their families. The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has provided an additional posting to address the recent changes in the federal law.
Purchase Required Products
When you combine California and federal requirements, it's easy to lose track of the different employee notices you need. CalBizCentral posters, pamphlets and kits keep you in compliance.
Cal/OSHA Log 300 Forms
All the information and forms you need for staying compliant with Cal/OSHA's stringent recordkeeping requirements.
DFEH-162 Update FREE
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing has issued new English and Spanish language discrimination and harassment posters (DFEH-162) and (DFEH-162S).
What's New
New Form I-9
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service issued a new Form I-9 Aug. 7; however, the previous edition of the form is still usable. We recommend using the most current form, which has an expiration date of 8/31/12.