by Kevin B. Piercy | Jan 9, 2021 | Coronavirus, Employers
On January 8, 2021, the Department of Industrial Relations issued much needed clarifications on its requirements that employers provide “exclusion pay” for employees who are exposed to COVID-19 at work. As a reminder, Cal/OSHA’s current standard is that an employer...
by Kevin B. Piercy | Jan 8, 2021 | Coronavirus, Employers, OSHA
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) required all employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide 80 hours of paid leave for COVID-19-related reasons, which was set to expire on December 31, 2020. While Congress did extend the FFCRA, it did not extend...
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 Kevin B. Piercy | Sep 30, 2020 | AB 20143, Employers, OSHA, Sick Leave
On September 28, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 2043, 2017, and 2992 into law. Assembly Bill 2043 Effective immediately, AB 2043 requires the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to disseminate information on best practices for COVID-19 infection...
by Kevin B. Piercy | Apr 22, 2020 | Coronavirus
Cal/OSHA has issued guidance on how agricultural industry employers should ensure employees’ safety with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cal/OSHA has further informed employers to check its website frequently, as its recommendations and guidelines are not final and...
