For several years, California’s COVID isolation guidelines have played a key role in “stopping the spread” in the workplace by requiring contagious employees to isolate at home. As of March 13, 2023, the California Department...more
If you are trying to fight off the effects of COVID-19 variants in the workplace, the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) has offered up a bit of alphabet soup in the form of updated ETS FAQ’s, more formally known as...more
Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued a new “Guidance for the Use of Face Masks.” The new Guidance, which goes into effect at the state level on February 16, 2022, limits the settings in which...more
Assembly Bill 654, which became effective October 5, 2021, makes notable revisions to an employer's COVID-19 exposure notification and reporting requirements. Last year's AB 685, which was effective January 1, 2021, provided...more
If you are looking for a silver lining in the giant Omicron clouds hovering (and surging) over us, we are happy to confirm that the CDC, the California Department of Public Health, and Cal/OSHA are finally aligned on the...more
A Simple 25-Page Order (Plus 32 Different Appendices) Guiding the Reopening of Businesses -
This Alert is for the employers with office worksites in Los Angeles County. Effective May 6, 2021, the Los Angeles County...more
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”) has updated its COVID-19 guidance (effective 3/4/21, replacing its previous version from 7/24/20).
Use Caution If You Are Considering Making Vaccines...more
In preparation for 2021, California employers have an abundance of new laws to decipher and comply with. Below are the highlights curated by our Employment Law Group.
AB 685 CREATES NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING...more
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In April, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) advised that employers can require employees to submit to a viral test to see if they have a current COVID-19 infection (see A.6). However, COVID-19 viral testing...more