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Jessica Tam (Lee)

Associate
415.512.3035 | jtam@lcwlegal.com

Jessica Tam (Lee) is an Associate in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s San Francisco office. Jessica provides advice and counsel to clients in education, labor, and employment law.  Jessica’s primary focus is working with independent schools and nonprofit organizations, as well as school districts on a range of labor, employment and education matters. Jessica is experienced in providing advice and counsel on a range of matters, including drafting and revising employment and enrollment contracts, student and employee discipline issues, misconduct investigations, wage and hour compliance, and employee leaves and accommodation issues.  Jessica also advises non-profit clients in areas of corporate governance and business and facilities, including drafting and negotiating contracts with third parties on behalf of clients.

Jessica also provides training on a range of employment and student related issues, including Professional Boundaries; Preventing Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation; and Mandated Reporting.

Prior to joining Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Jessica was a law clerk for a school district in Southern California where she assisted in updating board policies to comply with provisions of the Education Code.  Jessica is a graduate from the University of the Pacific and received her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law.

Recognitions

Jessica has been honored by Super Lawyers as a Northern California Rising Star in 2024.

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JD, University of California, Davis School of Law

BS, University of the Pacific

Agricultural Commissioner v. County, BOS, and Five Subordinate Employees (2023) – Won a dismissal of terminated Ag Commissioner’s multi-claim lawsuit for harassment, discrimination and retaliation after a successful demurrer, motion for judgment on the pleadings, and a motion for summary judgment.

Updated Definition of “Close Contact” and Requirements in the Event of a Workplace Exposure for K-12 Schools
11/07/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

In the last month, the State has updated guidance and requirements on two important COVID-19-related subjects: (1) who qualifies as a “close contact” after a workplace exposure; and (2) what notice employers must provide in the event of a workplace exposure. This bulletin reviews these changes in...

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Governor Newsom Signs Into Law Assembly Bill 152, Extending COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Through December 31, 2022
10/04/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On September 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 152 into law.
The bill amends the Labor Codes, making several important changes to how COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) is administered, and also sets up a grant relief fund for small non-profits and other...

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CDPH Releases K-12 COVID-19 Guidance for 2022-2023 School Year
07/28/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On June 30, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) provided updated guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in K-12 schools for the 2022-2023 school year.  This guidance became effective July 1, 2022.  Below is a summary of the relevant portions of the updated guidance....

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CDPH Updates Isolation and Quarantine Recommendations – K-12 Schools
04/21/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On April 6, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) updated its guidance for local health jurisdictions on isolation and quarantine of the general public.  The new guidance removes quarantine recommendations for asymptomatic exposed people, regardless of vaccination status.  The...

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CDPH Updates Isolation and Quarantine Recommendations
04/21/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On April 6, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) updated its guidance for local health jurisdictions on isolation and quarantine of the general public.  The new guidance removes quarantine recommendations for asymptomatic exposed people, regardless of vaccination status.  The...

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Governor Newsom and CDPH Postpone State Mandate for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in K-12 Schools
04/15/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On April 14, 2022, Governor Newsom’s administration announced a delay in enforcing the state mandate that will require students and employees in K-12 schools to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  The mandate as previously announced would have required students to obtain the vaccine to attend school...

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Governor Issues Order Lifting the Mask Mandate for K-12 Schools and Child Care Facilities Starting March 12, 2022
03/01/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On February 28, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) updated its guidance concerning the use of face coverings, and will no longer require that face coverings be worn in K-12 schools and childcare facilities starting March 12, 2022.  While as of March 12, 2022, the CDPH will no...

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CDPH Relaxes Face Covering Requirements, but Requirements Remain in School Settings
02/22/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On February 7, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued updated guidance concerning the use of face coverings in indoor public settings and businesses. The new rules concerning the use of face coverings took effect on February 16, 2022, except where a local jurisdiction...

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CDPH Updates K-12 Guidance for Schools Related to Student Quarantine Requirements
01/14/2022
LCW Special Bulletin

On January 12, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) updated its COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California.  The new guidance modified the student quarantine procedures.  It also introduced a new Group-Tracing Approach to Students Exposed to COVID-19 in a...

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