On March 3, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced sweeping changes to its COVID-19 guidance related to masking, vaccination, and isolation after a positive COVID-19 test. Most significantly, as of April...more
As discussed in our prior alert, Cal/OSHA approved non-emergency standards to regulate employers’ responses to COVID-19. Since then the standards have been with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) awaiting approval. But...more
While some of us may have thought COVID-19 would be temporary, we now know it is here to stay. Yesterday, the CDC released new guidance on what to do after being exposed to someone with COVID-19. Additionally, Cal/OSHA is...more
While some of us may have thought COVID-19 would be temporary, we now know it is here to stay. Yesterday, the CDC released new guidance on what to do after being exposed to someone with COVID-19. Additionally, Cal/OSHA is...more
In June 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order revising the definition of “close contact.” Under the CDPH order, close contact was defined as “someone sharing the same indoor airspace (e.g....more
As promised, after the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) went into effect on May 6, 2022, Cal/OSHA issued updated frequently asked...more
Today, the Cal/OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to approve the third readoption of the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). The new standards become effective on May 6, 2022, when the...more
The State of California and many counties across the state are rescinding their mask mandates this week. However, this does not mean that employers can return to “normal.” The Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”)...more
2/18/2022
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Vaccine Mandate Put On Hold, Again -
The Supreme Court ruled today that OSHA’s vaccination mandate for employers of 100 or is stayed pending a final review. Next, with the stay in place, the Sixth Circuit Court will...more
1/14/2022
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On January 6, 2022, Cal/OSHA published an updated FAQ addressing how the new CDPH recommended isolation and quarantine periods affect its Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). As discussed in our prior alert the Governor’s...more
On Friday, December 17, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the President’s vaccination mandate for employers of 100 or more. The situation is fluid as the Supreme Court is set to weigh in and may impose...more
Updated Guidance on CDPH Mask Mandate -
As discussed in our prior alert, the CDPH released guidance requiring face masks to be worn in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15, 2021...more
On November 5, 2021, Federal OSHA published its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers of 100 or more employees to implement a written policy requiring vaccination or that all unvaccinated employees...more
On Friday, January 8th, Cal/OSHA published an updated FAQ providing further clarification on its Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). Cal/OSHA added several more questions and answers which attempt to explain some of the...more
1/14/2021
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