Employers in the construction industry throughout California must prepare for an increase in the number of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“Cal/OSHA”) inspectors who will check employers’ fall protection safety systems. The increase in inspections is a response to the events that occurred between May 18 and May 21, 2014, when four construction workers
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San Francisco implements ‘ban the box’ legislation
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
San Francisco has joined the growing numbers of cities and states around the country implementing “ban the box” legislation which restricts inquiries regarding an applicant’s criminal records on applications for employment and during job interviews. The EEOC recommends “banning the box” in line with its guidance regarding convictions and consideration in use of information based…
Effective January 1, 2012, Employers Must Comply with Changes to San Francisco Health Care Ordinance
By Deverie J. Christensen on
Posted in Legal Articles
San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance has been amended to require additional obligations for covered employers with workers in the City and County of San Francisco. The amendments will take effect January 1, 2012. The Ordinance requires many employers to spend a specified minimum amount toward certain health care expenses for their employees working in…