Just today, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) revised the definition of “close contact” when conducting contract tracing in the workplace. Now, the CDC defines “close contact” as “within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of
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Cal/OSHA has recently cited 11 employers in an array of industries, including food processing, health care, agriculture, and retail industries for failing to protect employees from potential exposure to Covid-19. These employers have been cited for multiple violations with proposed penalties ranging
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San Mateo and Alameda Counties have just been moved to a lower level in Governor Newsom’s California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The Blueprint, which is broken down into four-tiers—Widespread (Purple), Substantial (Red), Moderate (Orange), and Minimal (Yellow) outlines the transitions counties
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As we continue to navigate the effects of Covid-19, California continues to take steps to provide additional leave benefits for California employees. Last week, Governor Newsom signed AB 1867 into law, which is set to take effect within 10 days. AB 1867
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On July 29, 2020, San Mateo County (“County”) was the last Bay Area County to be added to California’s Covid-19 watch list. Despite the County’s early success to flatten the Covid-19 curve, the County was added to the list as Covid-19 cases
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As employers begin to navigate the new normal of dealing with Covid-19 in the workplace, now is the time to review and update your health and safety protocols to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements! In an effort to promote worker protection during
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As we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important for employers to continue to ensure that employees wear compliant face coverings at the workplace. Face coverings (i.e. masks) wearing is a key factor in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The
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Just when things were returning to some semblance of normalcy, Governor Newsom yesterday, July 13, 2020, ordered a sweeping and statewide shut down of all indoor dining, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, and additional indoor operations. Per the order, specifically, all indoor
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As businesses begin the process of reopening, many employers are faced with the decision of what steps to implement to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace, including whether to implement self-health assessments or worksite employee temperature checks. While mandatory employee
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During this uncharted COVID-19 pandemic, there are risks that you may have never contemplated or considered. Nonetheless, every employer must be willing to adjust and make their working conditions safe as employers are still responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace
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