A recent publication by Cal/OSHA states: “Employers must provide face coverings for workers or reimburse them for the reasonable costs of obtaining them.” But how accurate is this legal position? Under the California Labor Code’s health and safety provisions,...
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COVID-19 Furloughs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Employee Furloughs: Termination or Layoff? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced California employers to make a variety of difficult decisions on the whim. Among these decisions is whether to lay off or terminate employees who are furloughed as a result of California’s...
Updated Guidance on Responding to COVID-19 Outbreaks in the Workplace
On July 1, 2020, our firm posted information and guidance for employers in responding to COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. As individuals testing positive for COVID-19 in the workplace has become more prevalent, and as the Centers for Disease Control and...
California Publishes COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening
Since some businesses are being permitted to open under strict guidelines, the question often arises, “How can I open my business while minimizing the adverse health impacts to my employees and customers as well as comply with the numerous ever-changing laws, orders,...
New Covid-19 Restrictions On Fresno Businesses July 16, 2020
This afternoon the City of Fresno issued an emergency ordinance that amended Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-514 regarding Fresno's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new ordinance leaves the Municipal Code unchanged but added two significant sections that will...
Guidance on Responding to COVID-19 Outbreaks in the Workplace
The California Department of Public Health has provided a COVID-19 outbreak guide for employers in conjunction with the guidance for reopening that the State of California has already provided. The guidance is not intended for healthcare, congregate living settings...