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End of an Era: Cal/OSHA’s COVID Non-Emergency Standard Sunsets

As of February 3, 2025, most of Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards have officially come to an end. This marks a significant shift for California employers who have been navigating these regulations and...more

Cal/OSHA Provides Guidance for Managing Post-Fire Cleanup Efforts

In light of the ongoing and devastating fires in Los Angeles County, Cal/OSHA released new guidance to ensure the safety and health of workers involved in fire damage cleanup. Of note, Cal/OSHA’s standards may apply to some...more

Important Information on California’s Wildfire Workplace Safety Regulations

In light of recent wildfires across Southern California, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke standard. Sadly, harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state...more

California’s Governor Proclaims a State of Emergency for Bird Flu

On December 18, 2024, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.” This may give many employers flashbacks to the...more

Reminder: Public Comment on Cal/OSHA’s Proposed Workplace Violence Prevention Regulations due September 3rd

As Golden State employers know, a new workplace violence prevention law for non-healthcare employers went into effect on July 1, 2024. Cal/OSHA, the agency charged with overseeing workplace safety and health, has been...more

Cal/OSHA Passes Indoor Heat Regulation

On June 20, 2024, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) unanimously adopted a new standard for Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment. A prior attempt to pass the regulation...more

Cal/OSHA’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirement: What Retailers Need to Know

California has enacted the country’s first general industry workplace violence prevention safety law. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024, and imposes requirements on nearly all California employers, including retail...more

Cal/OSHA Publishes FAQs for New Workplace Violence Prevention Law

Last year, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 553, which requires most employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). The law is enforceable on July 1, 2024....more

California Updates Pay Data Reporting Requirements for 2024

California’s pay data reporting portal will open on February 1, 2024, and employers will be required to report on three new data points. Since 2020, California has mandated that employers with at least 100 employees submit...more

Reminder to Post 2023 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illness in February

Unless exempt, California employers are required to post their annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses, in a visible and easily accessible area at every worksite from February 1st through April 30th. Cal/OSHA’s...more

Wrap-Up of California’s 2023 Legislative Session: What Employers Need to Know

California’s 2023 legislative session ended on October 14, 2023, with a slew of new bills affecting employers. Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 30 employment-related bills. Highlights of the new laws affecting...more

California Mandates Workplace Violence Prevention Plans for All Employers

On September 30, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 553, which will require employers to establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP)....more

Employer Summer Prep Should Include Reviewing Your Heat Illness Prevention Plan

As Summer starts to heat up, employers with outdoor worksites should review their Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) compliance under Cal/OSHA’s outdoor heat illness prevention standard. Which Employers Are Covered? ...more

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