Beginning June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) expands protections for pregnant employees and job applicants. The PWFA is a new federal law that requires private and public sector employers with at least 15 employees to provide “reasonable accommodations” to known limitations related to qualified employees’ and job applicants’ pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the employer can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on business operations. The law further prohibits discrimination against qualified employees and job applicants because of their need for a pregnancy-related accommodation.
City Manager Justine Jones reflects on what prompted her to become a public servant in this recent interview. She discusses current challenges and opportunities facing cities throughout California and offers expertise and personal insights about best practices in city management.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Cal/OSHA require employers to use Cal/OSHA Form 300 to classify work-related injuries and illnesses and to note the extent and severity of each case. The summary form, Cal/OSHA Form 300A, shows the totals for the year in each category. Cal/OSHA requires Form 300A to be posted between February 1 and April 30, 2023
Members who have consulted the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA)’s help desk likely have a special appreciation for Office Assistant Maria Daniels, who commemorated five years of providing administrative support to training operations for the Authority in November.
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) announced that Joe A. Gonsalves & Son has renewed its support of the California city management community as a 2021-22 CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor.
RPPG anticipates significant competitive funding opportunities for local governments over the next several years based on the state budget and expenditure of surplus funds.
On June 23, OpenGov, the leader in modern cloud ERP software for our nation’s cities, counties, and state agencies, expands its market-leading suites with the acquisition of ProcureNow, the industry’s fastest-growing, premier multi-tenant SaaS software provider for government procurement and… Read more »
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) announced that Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP has renewed their support of the California city management community as a 2021 CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor. For more than eighty years, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP has served the public agencies and private business entities of California.
In recognition of Arbor Day, traditionally held the last Friday in April, the City of Grover Beach launched an initiative to plant 60 new trees in honor of the community’s 60th anniversary.