The original California Food Handler Card Law (“Food Handler Law”) was enacted by the passage of SB 602 in 2010 and codified in California’s Health and Safety Code 113790 et seq. The law as passed raised a number of concerns by those in the food industry, as well as those who provide food safety training. One main concern was the July 1, 2011 deadline for compliance. As a result, a number of industry associations and organizations have been active in advocating for new legislation to amend the Food Handler Law to provide both clarification and hopefully more guidance on how to comply. Continue Reading LAW ALERT: Proposed Amendments to the California Food Handler Card Law
LAW ALERT: Attention Food-Service Employers:Your Employees May Be Required To Have a Food Handlers Card By July 1, 2011
Before leaving office, Governor Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 602 which amended California’s Health and Safety Code to provide that, except in certain circumstances, all “food handlers” must obtain a food handler card on or before July 1, 2011. Before Senate Bill 602, the law generally required an owner or designated employee of a food establishment to successfully pass an approved and accredited food safety certification examination from an accredited certification organization.Continue Reading LAW ALERT: Attention Food-Service Employers:Your Employees May Be Required To Have a Food Handlers Card By July 1, 2011
CORRECTED LAW ALERT: New Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Leave Law
On September 30, 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law the “Michelle Maykin Memorial Donation Protection Act” which adds another statutory leave entitlement to the California Labor Code.
The new organ and bone marrow donation leave law provides for the following:
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Attend SEAC’s Trial of the Year – You be The Jury!
Beth West, Vice Chairperson of the Sacramento Employer’s Advisory Council, invites you to attend the SEAC’s Trial of the Year – You be The Jury! scheduled for October 12, 2010 at the Hilton in Sacramento. The event includes a mock trial of a sexual harassment case in the morning, hosted lunch, and an afternoon
Don’t Miss the October 8, 2010 Deadline to Post Your New “Notice to Employees – Injuries Caused By Work”
Pursuant to California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) regulations, employers must post the new DWC 7 Notice adopted effective June 2010, no later than October 8, 2010. The DWC 7 form is the “Notice to Employees – Injuries Caused by Work.” This Notice provides employees with information on workers’ compensation coverage and where to get medical care for work injuries. The Notice must be posted in English and Spanish at each California work site in a conspicuous location frequented by employees during the hours of the work day.
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