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CALIFORNIA: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Split Decision Partially Upholding AB 51 Anti-Arbitration Law

9/22/2021

On September 15, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a split decision partially upholding California’s AB 51, the Anti-Arbitration Law. The Court struck down the criminal penalties but said the law’s restrictions on entering into arbitration waivers of state law claims could be enforced, despite clear Supreme Court authority to the contrary and rulings in other circuits. There is a strong dissenting opinion and this case is likely going to go to the next level. HCAOA will keep members in California updated on this case.

CALIFORNIA: Hear from DSS Home Care Services Bureau and More, Register for Chapter Meeting

9/15/2021

Join the HCAOA California Chapter on October 13 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. PT for critical updates on home care regulations, legislation and labor laws affecting the industry, vaccination mandate information and more! Featured speakers include DSS Home Care Services Bureau Chief Jennifer Niklas and Attorney Elizabeth H. Murphy, JacksonLewis.

CALIFORNIA: Submit Questions for DSS to Answer at October 13 Chapter Meeting

9/1/2021

The HCAOA California Chapter has confirmed that Jennifer Nicklas, Chief of DSS Home Care Services Bureau, will participate in the chapter meeting on October 13. Click here to submit your own ideas and questions to let the chapter know what issues you'd like DSS to discuss.

Several States Issue COVID Vaccine Mandates: HCAOA Chapters Seeking Clarification on Requirements for Home Care

8/18/2021

Several states have recently announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care workers, and HCAOA and state chapters are working with state officials to clarify how these mandates impact home care. For example, mandates in Washington, California, and New York do not include home care in some settings, while the order in New Jersey does include home care.

CALIFORNIA: Mayor of Los Angeles Revises Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Order

6/30/2021

On June 24, 2021, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti revised his Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 (SPSL) Order and issued a new order, Vaccine Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 (CVL Order). The mayor’s orders come almost one month after the City Council approved a motion requesting that he take such actions. The mayor’s SPSL Order revisions apply prospectively, from June 24, 2021, and the SPSL Order continues to apply until two calendar weeks after the local COVID-19 emergency period ends. The CVL Order applies retroactively to January 1, 2021, and it will remain in effect until September 30, 2021, though employees on COVID-19 vaccine leave (CVL) on that date can continue to take the full amount of leave under the order. read more

HCAOA Chapters: What Has Your State Been Up to Lately?

6/23/2021

HCAOA’s state chapters continue to monitor states’ legislative and regulatory actions. Here’s a quick listing of the most recent home care happenings around the country.

CALIFORNIA: Home Care Services Bureau Extends Some COVID Waivers

6/16/2021

As a result of the Governor signing Executive Order N-08-21, rescinding certain provisions of COVID-19-related Executive Orders, the Department of Social Services has released two PINs that will be in effect until September 30, 2021.

CALIFORNIA: Cal/OSHA Issues Long-Awaited Guidance on Fully Vaccinated Employees

5/12/2021

Cal/OSHA issued much-awaited FAQs which provide clarity on whether employers must continue to exclude fully vaccinated employees from the workplace if they were exposed to a confirmed positive COVID-19 case (at work or otherwise). Prior to this guidance, fully vaccinated employees in California with exposure were still required to be excluded from the workplace under Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), but not under CDC guidance. This conflict was challenging for many employers because it effectively resulted in the exclusion of workers whose risk of transmission was low according to CDC guidance in order to ensure compliance with the ETS. Such exclusion requirements had onerous implications with continuing supplemental paid leave obligations under SB 95, the FFCRA, and the ETS. read more

CALIFORNIA: State Chapter Meeting Coming Up on May 4

4/21/2021

The next California Chapter Meeting will take place on May 4 at 12:00pm PT. So far the agenda includes presentations by Jennifer Niklas, Bureau Chief, California Department of Social Services, and Bob King, Legally Nanny. Register here.

HCAOA State Chapters Recognize Direct Care Workers

3/31/2021

Over the past several weeks, HCAOA has worked with state chapters to drive recognition for the direct care workers who have kept the country's most vulnerable populations safe at home throughout the pandemic. Georgia, Michigan, California and Illinois all have passed resolutions to honor these important caregivers.