While California employers can breathe a sigh of relief due to the Federal OSHA ETS “Vaccinate or Test” mandate being stayed, employers must not forget about Cal/OSHA’s own Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”), and the recent changes that went into effect on January 14, 2022.…
The California Legislature again had a busy session and passed a number of laws that will materially impact California employers and their business operations. Below is a list of some of the key employment-related bills that have been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. For a more comprehensive…
Last week, on October 20, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) issued proposed revisions to the Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). If approved, the revisions would be in place from January 14, 2022 until April 14, 2022. COVID-19 Prevention:…
As wildfire season is well underway, California employers need to be cognizant of the requirements to protect employees who are exposed to the hazards of wildfire smoke. In particular, Cal/OSHA’s wildfire smoke protection regulation (found here) applies whenever: (1) the current Air Quality Index…
Yesterday, the Cal/OSHA standards board approved the revised Emergency Temporary Standards, posted on Friday, June 11. While the ETS were approved without revision and will take effect Monday, June 21, Governor Newsom has indicated that he will issue an executive order to make them effective immediately.…
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Sacramento Office Managing Partner and Chair of CDF’s Traditional Labor Law Practice Group. Mark has been practicing labor and employment law in California for thirty years. His practice has a special emphasis on the representation of California employers in union-management relations and handling federal and state court litigation and administrative matters triggered by all types of employment-related disputes. He is also adept at providing creative and practical legal advice to help minimize the risks inherent in employing workers in California. He recently named “Sacramento Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law-Management for 2021 by Best Lawyers®.
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