Employers should be aware that the expiration deadline for the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) entitlement is September 30, 2021. The statute states that employees taking SPSL at the time of expiration are permitted to take the full amount of their SPSL...
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Samuel O. Munson
Cal/OSHA Issues Proposed Permanent COVID-19 Hazard Standard: 10 Takeaways
On September 17, 2021, Cal/OSHA issued proposed language for a permanent COVID-19 hazard standard. The “permanent” aspect of the rule may be limited to 2-3 years after its adoption. The existing COVID-19 Prevention Plan standard is a temporary standard and requires...
Cal/OSHA ETS COVID-19 Regulations Modified By Cal/OSHA Board
California’s Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board met on June 17, 2021, and approved a number of changes to the Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard relating to protection from COVID-19. On the same day, Governor Newsom issued an executive order that...
SB 93 Mandates Employers in Various Industries to Offer Rehire to Laid-Off Employees
Senate Bill 93 was signed into law by Governor Newsom on April 16, 2021 and became effective immediately. The bill impacts employers who operate “enterprises” defined as hotels, private clubs, event centers, airport hospitality operations, airport service providers,...
New Mandatory California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and Voluntary Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Provisions
California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave On March 19, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 95. This bill revives California’s Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) requirements, but it expands the applicability of the sick leave obligation to employers who employ...