Covid 19 UPDATE for 2022 and Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extended
Cal/Osha recently updated and clarified its Emergency Temporary Standards (the “ETS”) which inform employers how to handle cases of COVID-19 in the workplace. Here are some of the highlights. Exclusion Pay: An employee who was excluded from work because of a workplace COVID-19 exposure should receive exclusion pay if: 1) the employee was not assigned to.. read more →
The following are some of the new employment laws that went into effect on January 1, 2022. AB 1033: Amendment to CFRA: In 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) was amended to require employers with 5 or fewer employees to offer protected leave if an employee or their family member has a serious health.. read more →
Cal-OSHA issues COVID-19 rules for all employers
Cal-OSHA recently enacted new emergency guidelines that apply to nearly every employer in California. These rules are in effect immediately. An informative Fact Sheet can be found here.In short, all employers must do the following: Establish and implement a written COVID-19 Prevention Program that has detailed information regarding workplace hazards, methods of prevention, and systems for.. read more →
As the State continues to allow additional businesses to reopen, each company must be careful to ensure that they are providing a safe environment for their employees and that they are following State and local requirements. The following are general guidelines and additional resources that businesses can use if they intend to reopen. Evaluate Risk.. read more →
Many employers may be required to pay employees up to 80 hours of sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) that was recently signed by President Trump. This new law states that if an employee is subject to an “isolation” order, the employer must provide up to two-weeks (80 hours) of paid.. read more →
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- 21 Feb 2022Covid 19 UPDATE for 2022 and Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extended
- 09 Feb 2022New Employment Laws – 2022
- 18 Dec 2020Cal-OSHA issues COVID-19 rules for all employers
- 18 May 2020COVID-19 Return to Work Guidelines
- 01 Apr 2020Families First Information