Tag: return to work
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…
Considerations for Workplace Reopenings
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss workplace reopenings…
Steps to Take for Safely Returning Employees to the Workplace
What COVID-19 safety measures do employers need to have in place before employees return to the workplace from remote work? Employers who are bringing their…
California Releases ‘Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening’
On July 24, 2020, when the reported number of COVID-19 cases in California surpassed 425,000, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new playbook — called the…
Factors to Keep in Mind When Rehiring Furloughed Employees
We are gearing up to restart our business soon. We furloughed several employees. Are there any concerns about rehiring? When we furloughed these people, we…
Employers Can’t Require COVID-19 Antibody Testing
As California’s economy continues to reopen, and workplaces start allowing employees to re-enter, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its COVID-19 guidance,…
[May 21 Webinar] Creating a Return to Work Plan for Your California Employees
On May 7, 2020, Governor Newsom released industry guidance allowing for a gradual reopening of California’s economy. As California and its localities begin to modify…
