Category: Workplace Safety
New Cal/OSHA Guidance on Worker Safety, Health During Fire Cleanup
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently released new guidance on protecting workers involved in fire cleanup or other work in areas…
California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss wildfire-related regulations and…
What Employers Need to Know During Southern California Wildfires
The Palisades Fire — and the other devasting Southern California wildfires — are severely impacting lives and property leading California Governor Gavin Newsom to issue…
Lead Exposure Standard: Big Changes Take Effect January 1, 2025
What changes has Cal/OSHA made to its standard for exposure to lead in construction and other industries? The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)…
California Employment Laws Starting 2025
We’ve reached October — the annual legislative cycle has ended as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed bills over the last few weeks. Now…
Protect Your Workers from Wildfire Smoke
Despite California’s recent August cooldown, experts predict the wildfire threat is above normal heading into fall. As of September 3, at least 15 active fires…
A Look at California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel Bianca Saad discusses with CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Vice President…
Free White Paper: Workplace Violence Prevention for California Employers
California employers have long been required to provide a healthful and safe environment for their employees — not just related to workplace injuries and illnesses,…
Supporting Workplace Mental Health in California
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — created to not only increase awareness around how important mental health is to our overall health and well-being,…
Webinar: Completing Your Workplace Violence Prevention Program
On July 1, 2024, nearly all California non-health care employers must have a workplace violence prevention program in place — including required training that must…
