by Kevin B. Piercy | Dec 3, 2020 | Coronavirus, Employers, OSHA
As predicted in our November 16, 2020 newsletter, Cal/OSHA has officially adopted new COVID-19 Prevention emergency regulations. Therefore, effective immediately, most California employers must establish, implement, and maintain a COVID-19 Prevention Program. The...
by admin | Nov 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, OSHA
On November 19, 2020, Cal/OSHA will conduct a public meeting to discuss its proposed COVID-19 Prevention emergency regulations that it will be considering for adoption. The proposed regulations will apply to all workplaces, with three exceptions: (A) places of...
by Kevin B. Piercy | Sep 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Employers, Sick Leave
Assembly Bill 685 Governor Newsom signed into law AB 685 on September 17, 2020, (effective January 1, 2021), which requires employers to comply with certain reporting requirements and provide notices related to potential COVID-19 exposures in the workplace...
by Kevin B. Piercy | Aug 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Employers
Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that he has authorized “expedited enforcement authority” to California governmental agencies in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. When asked for clarification, the government spokesman issued a non-answer response....
by Kevin B. Piercy | Jul 24, 2020 | California Labor Commission, Coronavirus, Workers Compensation
Given the continually changing legal landscape, we strongly encourage employers to reach out to Raimondo & Associates with questions regarding specific situations. We are closely monitoring these developments. Because of these frequent developments, and the need...