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On Saturday, June 4, 2021, CNN International “Newsroom” anchor Kim Brunhuber interviewed Steve Hirschfeld about Cal/OSHA’s latest interim rules regarding mask-wearing in the workplace. Reflecting that Cal/OSHA’s mask rules appear to conflict with CDC guidelines, Steve noted the difficulties employers face in establishing safety rules, as cities begin to ease COVID restrictions. Asked whether the…

John Baum was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle in a Nov. 9, 2020 article entitled “Uber and Lyft Won Exemptions From California’s Gig-Work Law Through Prop. 22. Here’s Who’s Still Affected.” The article explores the impact of California’s Prop. 22, which California voters approved by a substantial margin last Tuesday. Prop. 22 defines app-based…

Derek Ishikawa was quoted in the Daily Journal twice in as many days. The Daily Journal‘s October 29, 2020, article entitled “Proposed independent contractor rule draws 1800 comments” (subscription required) addresses the controversial U.S. Department of Labor proposal issued in mid-September, which aims to simplify the test for determining whether a worker is an independent…

Hirschfeld Kraemer’s Kirstin Muller was quoted in the November 2020 edition of Campus Legal Advisor, a legal newsletter for higher education administrators, in an article entitled “Know how employment law considerations apply to work-from-home arrangements.” (subscription required; first article review free) The article is a recap of a September 3, 2020 webinar co-presented by Kirstin Muller…

Hirschfeld Kraemer’s Derek Ishikawa was quoted in the September 29, 2020 issue of the Daily Journal in an article entitled “Newsom Vetoes Arbitration Extension For State Supervisors.” The article discusses California Governor Gavin Newsom’s rejection of S.B. 179 due to massive COVID-related cost pressures facing the state budget. S.B. 179 would have given state supervisory…