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New Legislation to Take Effect in 2021
The Governor announced the creation of a $500 million COVID Relief Grant administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for small businesses that have been impacted by COVID and the health and safety restrictions.
Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect
The regulations require that employers implement a site-specific written COVID-19 prevention program to address COVID-19 health hazards, correct unsafe or unhealthy conditions and provide face coverings.
CalOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Regulation
“COVID-19 exposure” is defined as being within six feet of a COVID-19 case for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or greater in any 24-hour period within or overlapping with the “high-risk exposure period” regardless of the use of face coverings.
Federated Insurance Launches mySHIELDSM
On August 31, 2020, Federated Insurance launched mySHIELDSM, an online destination for risk management resources to help businesses succeed.
Ninth Circuit Withdraws Opinion Regarding Retroactivity
Employers in the Golden State are well aware that last year in Dynamex v. Superior Court the California Supreme Court adopted the ABC test for determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors.
What is your Cyber Risk Score?
Managing risk in the world of cybersecurity is about managing behavioral risk and skills gaps, as well as technical flaws. The ABC, U.S. Chamber and FICO offer these six recommendations…
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) proposes changes
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) is proposing changes to classifications contained in the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan–1995 (USRP) that may apply to employers in your industry.
California Court Ushers In Sweeping Changes For Scheduling Policies
A California Court of Appeal just announced a sweeping change in California’s reporting time pay rules which now prohibits a common scheduling practice used by employers throughout the state (Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc.).
New California Law Requires Sexual Harassment Training for all Employees
Effective January 1, 2019, employers in California with 5 or more employees (or independent contractors) must provide sexual harassment training to all employees (SB 1343). The deadline for compliance with initial training is January 1, 2020.