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21 May California OSHA Proposes Changes to Emergency COVID-19 Standard
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On May 7, 2021, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) proposed to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) changes to the emergency temporary standard (ETS).
The ETS went into effect Nov. 30, 2020. The OSHSB will consider the proposed changes on May 20, 2021.
29 Apr California Rehire Rules for Workers Displaced by COVID-19
[wpseo_breadcrumb] As of Apr. 16, 2021, certain employers are required to give preference to rehiring and retaining employees displaced by COVID-19 when filling new positions.
This new law applies to hotels, private clubs, event centers, airport hospitality operations, airport service providers and enterprises that provide building service to office, retail or other commercial buildings. The law expires Dec. 31, 2024.
02 Apr New California COVID-19 Leave Law Is Retroactive to Jan. 1
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Under a new law, California employers with more than 25 employees must provide up to 80 new hours of supplemental paid sick leave for specific COVID-19-related reasons.
The leave requirement takes effect March 29, 2021, but is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2021.
Reasons for Leave
Employees may take leave if they cannot work or telework because of:26 Feb California Employment Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2021
In general, once approved by both the state legislature and the state governor, a new bill in California becomes effective on January 1 of the following year (some exceptions are possible for emergency measures and when the bills specifically appoint a different effective date).
18 Dec Overview of Cal/OSHA’s Temporary COVID-19 Emergency Standard
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has adopted a COVID-19 temporary emergency standard (the standard).
The standard went into effect Nov. 30, 2020, and is set to expire on Oct. 2, 2021.
25 Sep California Authorizes Stop-Work Orders and Requires Worker Exposure Notices for COVID-19
On Sept. 17, 2020, California enacted a new law (AB 685) that authorizes the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division) to issue stop-work orders for facilities or operations that pose an imminent COVID-19 hazard to workers.
The new law also requires employers to:- Notify workers when they have potentially been exposed to the coronavirus in the workplace; and
- Notify local public health agencies when a worksite has a COVID-19 outbreak.
25 Jun California Heat Illness Prevention
California employers can use these sample plans and policies to establish guidance regarding heat illness prevention. [caption id="attachment_61761" align="alignleft" width="243"] Download "Heat Illness Prevention – California Policy"[/caption] [caption id="attachment_61763" align="alignleft" width="243"] Download "Heat Illness Prevention Plan - California"[/caption] ...
23 Jun Guide to Heat Illness Prevention Plans for California Employers
According to California OSHA standards, employers are required to address and protect workers from heat illness through a variety of precautions and preventive measures. Employers can review the contents of this guide to educate themselves on heat illnesses and establish safety measures of their own. [caption id="attachment_61679"...
On June 18, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order requiring Californians to wear face coverings while in various public or high-risk settings—including when shopping, taking public transit or seeking medical care.