On March 19, California Governor Newson issued a historic Executive Order N-33-20 (the “Order”) impacting approximately 40 million California residents. The Order directs all individuals living in California to stay at home “except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors” or to obtain essential needs, such as food, healthcare,
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Cal OSHA issues Guidance on COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Childcare Industry
By Cressinda D. Schlag on
Posted in CalOSHA
It is well known that California’s workplace health and safety regulations direct workers to develop and implement an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (“IIPP”) to protect employees from workplace hazards. Some employers also have an obligation under the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety & Health’s (“Cal OSHA”) Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (“ATD”)…
State of California– Immediately Ordered to Shelter in Place
By Susan E. Groff on
Posted in California
Effective March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 (“Order”), directing all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructures. This Order shall stay in effect until further notice.
The directive is…
California Paid Sick Leave and Coronavirus
By Cepideh Roufougar on
Posted in Disability and Leave, Paid Sick Leave
Confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have risen swiftly in California and in response, administrative agencies have released guidance to employers regarding wage and hour issues and paid sick leave.
Late last, week, the Labor Commissioner’s office provided input on administering paid sick leave in light of coronavirus. The Labor Commissioner indicated that preventative care under paid…
California Mandates Elimination of Cost-Sharing by Health Plans for Coronavirus Testing
By Yana S. Johnson on
Posted in California, Employee Benefits
As the confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) rises in the U.S., more states are issuing directives regarding employee cost-sharing for screening and testing for the virus. Testing for COVID-19 is free if performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, the testing is expected to be offered more broadly by commercial labs.
On…