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Gov. Newsom Extends Remote Government Meetings

  • Margaret E. Long, Partner 
Gov. Newsom Extends Remote Government Meetings On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361 into law.  The stated aim of AB 361 is “to improve and enhance public access to local agency meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic and future applicable emergencies, by allowing broader access through teleconferencing options” consistent with Executive Order N-29-20. This urgency bill became effective immediately upon the Governor’s signature, and amends the...

Ordinances Requiring Premium Pay for Employees Working in Pandemic are Upheld

  • Carolyn Walker
Ordinances Requiring Premium Pay for Employees Working in Pandemic are Upheld The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the employment world in a lot of different ways.  For several cities in California, this has translated to premium or “hero” pay for employees such as grocery workers still working amid the pandemic.  California cities such as Long Beach and Coachella have adopted ordinances like the Premium Pay for Grocery Workers Ordinance which requires large...