Tag: COVID-19
State Change in COVID-19 Definition of ‘Close Contact’ Leaves Questions for California Employers
One of the most well-known elements of COVID-19 workplace safety was changed last month — to relatively little fanfare — and it has left California…
Considerations, Best Practices for Returning to In-Person Work Arrangements
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss hybrid and in-person work environments…
CDPH Alters Cal/OSHA COVID-19 ETS Definitions
On June 8, 2022, the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) issued an order updating definitions for “close contact” and “infectious period” as they relate…
The COVID-19 Regulation’s Final Re-Adoption — What Does it Mean Going Forward?
It has been almost a month since the third (and final) re-adoption of the COVID-19 Workplace Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was adopted at the California…
Take Three: Cal/OSHA Revises COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for Third Time
On April 21, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved a third readoption of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health…
Form 300A Posting Period Ends After April 30
Employers may be accustomed to seeing their Form 300A, Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, which has been displayed at their place of business…
New Bill Proposes Workplace Vaccine Law
In this episode of The Workplace, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss AB 1993 (Wicks; D-Oakland), a bill…
Remote Work Reminder: Keep Your Remote Work Policy Up to Date
Prior to 2020, the number of employees working remotely or in a “hybrid” manner — a combination of in-office and remote work — was steadily…
SMARTER Plan: Governor Newsom Unveils Next Phase of State’s COVID-19 Response
In a sign suggesting that California may be finally moving past the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of the California SMARTER plan: The…
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Workplace Posting Now Available
As previously reported, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 114 into law on February 9, 2022, which has revived COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave…
