Jan 7, 2022 | Human Resources
On December 16th 2021, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board adopted yet another version of COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). The revised standards become effective January 14th, 2022. While some of the existing provisions will remain in effect, there are new...
May 14, 2021 | Human Resources
On April 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his goal for California to reopen for business. According to the governor, businesses would be able to fully reopen as of June 15, 2021, as long as the state can meet two criteria: (1) vaccine supply is sufficient for...
Mar 22, 2021 | Health & Safety
Updates were made to the IIPP Safety Orders (Section 3203 of the California Code of Regulations) that went into effect at the beginning of this quarter, to ensure employee access to their employer’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and specify who can...
Jun 3, 2020 | Employee Relations, Health & Safety, Human Resources
When civil unrest leads to damage and destruction, employers within the community face many challenges. Businesses in areas where protesters may gather are often forced to close their doors early or cease operations for a longer period of time. Businesses that carry a...
Aug 20, 2019 | Health & Safety
On August 12, 2019 California legislators approved a new bill mandating immediate reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses through a new reporting system established by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and...
