Labor Agreements: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, AND 21 [Publication Details]

Jun 25, 2020 - We reviewed the proposed labor agreements between the state and Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21. These agreements establish Personal Leave Program 2020 and other provisions to reduce employee compensation costs assumed in the 2020-21 budget. This review is pursuant to Section 19829.5 of the Government Code.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4257

Labor Agreements: Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, AND 21

Jun 25, 2020 - The state contributes a percentage of pay to fund state employee pension benefits at CalPERS. Although state employee pay is reduced during periods of furlough, their pension benefits are not affected.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4257

State Options to Expand Unemployment Benefits

Apr 9, 2020 - Additionally, the state would need to use current state resources to cover the costs of these benefits. This is because federal law does not allow the state to use state UI funds to pay benefits to ineligible workers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4219

State Options to Expand Unemployment Benefits [Publication Details]

Apr 9, 2020 - State Options to Expand Unemployment Benefits [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4219

Federal Paid Leave for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 [Publication Details]

Mar 27, 2020 - On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), the second federal relief act aimed at mitigating the economic and public health consequences of COVID-19. In this post, we summarize the two forms of paid leave required under H.R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4212

Federal Paid Leave for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 - Emergency Federal Leave Goes Further Than State ’s Leave Laws. Under state law, employees may take up to 12  weeks of unpaid job-protected leave to care for themselves or a family member who is ill. Regarding paid sick leave, in 2014, the state enacted Chapter  317 (AB  1522, Gonzalez), which requires employers to provide employees a minimum of three days paid sick leave.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4212

COVID-19: Unemployment Insurance for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 [Publication Details]

Mar 23, 2020 - This post summarizes recent federal relief actions in the unemployment insurance program, discusses how these federal actions interact with current state programs, and highlight options the Legislature may want to pursue in responding to the ongoing crisis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4208

COVID-19: Unemployment Insurance for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020 - When this occurs, the federal government provides a loan to the state to allow EDD to continue to issue benefits. In general, the state must pay interest on these loans. These interest payments must be made from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4208

Collective Bargaining: Assessing Proposed Employee Compensation Increases

Mar 20, 2020 - In addition to near-term fiscal considerations, salary increases have very long-term fiscal effects as (1)  salary increases compound and (2)  pension benefits ultimately are based on salary. Important That Proposed Increases to Compensation Be Justified.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4206

The 2020-21 Budget: Improving the State's Unpaid Wage Claim Process

Feb 19, 2020 - Other options, including authorizing the Labor Commissioner to use new enforcement tools or establishing a fund to cover un collected wages in certain cases, would require careful consideration and changes to state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4165