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
As we shared several weeks ago in our client alert “Ready, Set, Re-open!,” Cal/OSHA recently revised its COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) which instruct California workplaces how to re-open safely...more
The World Health Organization (“WHO”) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (“DPH”) have issued new mask guidance in light of the spreading COVID-19 Delta variant, which is more contagious than other strains...more
With the re-opening of California businesses on June 15, 2021, Los Angeles County “retired” its safety protocols for most industries. Unfortunately, while businesses opened their doors to the public, California employers...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
11/16/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety
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
Non-Essential Businesses Continue to Reopen Under State and Local Safety Orders, but Employers Should Still Use Caution -
California continues to advance through the later portion of Stage 2 of its phased reopening plan....more
6/4/2020
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
OSHA ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Title VII ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety
Employers everywhere are turning their attention to resuming business and allowing their employees to “return to work.” However, as they recognize, developing a return-to-work plan is no easy task.
Several weeks ago, the...more
5/9/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Medical Monitoring ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Rehiring Issues ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Screening Procedures ,
Sick Employees ,
Social Distancing ,
Workplace Safety
On April 7, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti issued three emergency orders that have an impact on employers in the City of Los Angeles: (1) requiring 80 hours of COVID-19-related paid sick leave to employees of large employers; (2)...more
4/15/2020
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Covered Employees ,
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Delivery Drivers ,
Emergency Orders ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Grocery Stores ,
Mayor Garcetti ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Pharmacies ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Sick Pay ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Employers are faced with critical questions and important legal obligations as they address Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) matters in the workplace. While it is impossible to address all potential legal issues in a single client...more
3/13/2020
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Industrial Relations ,
EDD ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
FEHA ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Medical Testing ,
NLRA ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
Quarantine ,
School Closures ,
Sick Leave ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety ,
World Health Organization