We had to lay off several employees in the last few months but now we need to hire on several employees. Do we have to rehire the same people we let go?

Under certain narrow circumstances, California employers may be required to rehire the same individuals that they previously laid off. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California passed a law creating what is commonly called a “right of recall” for certain employees laid off due to COVID-19. The law applies only to hotels, clubs, event centers, airport hospitality operations and service providers, and building services such as janitorial, maintenance and security services. Employers in those industries who laid off employees for COVID-19-related reasons may have to offer new positions to those former employees. The law sunsets at the end of 2025.