On December 14, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-84-20 which, among other things, modified CalOSHA’s emergency COVID-19 regulations. Background. On November 30, 2020, CalOSHA’s emergency temporary regulations concerning COVID-19 prevention in places of employment (ETS) went into effect. Among other requirements, the ETS directed employers to exclude from the workplace for 14 days those… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: CalOSHA
Business Owners – Planning Can Help Prevent Employer Liability During Civil Unrest
Posted in Labor LawMy colleague Brendan Begley blogged last week about the risks employers face due to the threat of COVID-19 in the workplace. As he noted, employees have the right to expect employers to follow city, county, and state orders and take reasonable precautions to minimize the risk to a known “direct threat” to health and safety…. Continue Reading
Oh Sh–! The Government is Knocking at Your Door
Posted in Discrimination, Employee Privacy Rights, Employment Contracts and Agreements, FMLA and Other Leaves of Absence, Harassment, Labor Law, New Legislation and Regulations, Retaliation and Wrongful Termination, Wage & HourSummary of Program There is no universal way to prepare for a governmental audit, investigation or inspection. The employment laws governing your workplace have different compliance requirements and governmental agencies have different agendas and degrees of power. This seminar will include tips on whether, and how to, conduct a self audit; understanding the do’s and… Continue Reading
OSHA Penalties For Health & Safety Violations Are Going Way Up Starting August 1, 2016
Posted in Labor Law, New Legislation and RegulationsIn November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. The Department of Labor (DOL) adjusted penalties for its agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA’s maximum penalties, which were last adjusted in 1990, will increase by 78%. Going forward, the agency will continue… Continue Reading
Upcoming Seminar: Creating a Healthy Workplace – OSHA, IIPP and Workplace Violence
Posted in Labor Law, New Legislation and Regulations, Wage & HourSummary of Program Federal and state OSHA laws protect California workers from unsafe working conditions. However, the federal and state statutes and regulations are complex and can be difficult to understand. This seminar is designed to remove some of the mystery from federal and state OSHA requirements and assist you in your compliance. Program Highlights… Continue Reading
WEBINAR – Know What To Do When The Government Comes Knocking: Responding to the EEOC, DFEH, EDD and Other Governmental Agencies
Posted in Discrimination, Labor Law, Retaliation and Wrongful Termination, Wage & HourSummary of Program There is no universal way to prepare for a governmental audit, investigation or inspection. The employment laws governing your workplace have different compliance requirements and governmental agencies have different agendas and degrees of power. This webinar will include tips on whether, and how to, conduct a self-audit; understanding the do’s and don’ts… Continue Reading
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