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Federal Large Employer Vaccine Mandate – When Will it Hit California Workplaces?
The federal vaccine mandate for large employers (the “Federal Vaccine Regulation” or “Regulation”) pushed by the Biden administration has been in the news since its…
Upcoming Webinar Helps Employers Keep Pace With COVID-19 Workplace Standards
Since the global COVID-19 pandemic’s onset roughly two years ago, employers have had to not only keep track of but also comply with myriad prevention…
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules Update
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Robert Moutrie give an update on the latest…
CDC Shortens Recommended Isolation, Quarantine Periods for Public — But Employers Must Follow Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS
On December 27, 2021, just days after updating its infection and exposure guidance for health care workers on December 23, the Centers for Disease Control…
New Year Equals New Employment Posters — Remember Your Physical Posting Obligations!
Whether it’s planning for applicable state and local minimum wage increases and exempt employee salary increases; updating employee handbooks; or making sure employees complete their…
Cal/OSHA ETS Readoption to Change Testing, Vaccination and Exclusion Provisions
This Thursday, Cal/OSHA will vote on the second readoption of the COVID-19 Workplace Emergency Temporary Standard (the “COVID-19 ETS”) which will govern COVID-19 safety protocols…
California Reinstitutes Statewide Face Covering Mandate For “Indoor Public Settings”
Editor’s note: This blog was updated at 5:05 p.m. on December 15 to include additional guidance from the California Department of Public health stating that…
Courts Halt More Federal Vaccine Mandates
A lot’s been happening lately in the world of vaccine mandates; or rather, there’s a lot NOT happening after several federal courts put a hold…
Blended Workforces Are Here to Stay, Survey Says
We already know that 76 percent of employees want permanently flexible work, and now it looks like things are going to stay that way. More…
Classifying Long-Term Worker as ‘Temporary’ May Cause Problems
I hired a temporary worker a few months ago. I saw that under work classifications, a temp’s time can be extended for one additional 90-day…
