The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) has applied to many California businesses since January 2020, and it already faces change with the recent passage of the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). The CPRA has a few immediate effects, like extending the duration of employer-employee exceptions, but there are many other changes that business must prepare for by Continue Reading …
In our first three posts on the CCPA, we discussed how its data privacy provisions might affect businesses and empower consumers, as well as the law’s implications on COVID-19 temperature checks. Although it has been a mere eleven months since the CCPA took effect, we already have a new law to evaluate. Buoyed by seven-figure support from San Francisco-based real estate Continue Reading …
California labor laws require that employers retain employee records for certain periods of time, generally for three years after the employment ends. But, the statute of limitations for employment-related claims can be longer than three years, so employers should err on the side of retention and seek advice if they are unsure about applicable timelines.
Many businesses allow employees to use their own smart phones for work. But, to best protect company data and secure access to it on employee smart phones, employers should have appropriate policies and agreements in place. Such policies and agreements can be critical to obtaining access to employee/former employee personal devices during litigation.
As we enter the last quarter of 2020, coronavirus-related legal issues such as remote workforces and force majeure provisions within commercial contracts remain hot-button concerns. Plan now for 2021 by taking stock of your company’s business and litigation risks in these areas.
Coronavirus-related litigation is on the rise. For employers, staying current on the latest coronavirus-related legal requirements is the best way to help avoid litigation.
While the CCPA has been in effect for several months now, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to grapple with the law in a new light. In earlier posts, we provided a general overview of the new law and detailed the new consumer rights that it establishes. Companies are now looking for ways to keep their employees and customers Continue Reading …