Overview On November 19, 2020, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board passed a new emergency temporary COVID-19 standard. The standard (8 CCR §3205) now goes to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for approval and will likely go into effect by the…
On December 3, 2020, Governor Newsom announced a “Regional Stay-at-Home Order” that will be triggered if the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity drops below 15 percent in a given region. Regions will have 48 hours to implement the order when…
As we approach the end of the calendar year 2020 and head into the information reporting compliance season that begins in January 2021, information return filers[1] need to be aware of changes that will require adjustment to their usual compliance…
Please note that the law and its interpretation by the DOL and other agencies is rapidly evolving, so this information is subject to change. This summary was published on November 18, 2020. Overview The Families First Coronavirus Response Act…
From a legislative standpoint, it was a difficult year on many levels. However, LAPFCA did achieve success in many areas. Early into the pandemic, we were keenly aware of the uncertainty COVID-19 would bring to our industry and we…
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), businesses with fewer than 500 employees must give eligible employees paid sick and family leave. Because these wages are taxable to the employee, they must be reported on the employee’s Form W-2…
MEDICAL INQUIRIES Can I ask employees if they have COVID-19 symptoms? Yes. In addition to daily temperature screens, you can ask your employees who are entering the workplace if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and if they have been…
Overview On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 into law. For employers with more than 5 employees, the bill establishes a workable presumption of compensability for employees who contract COVID-19 from any employer that experiences an “outbreak” of…
The California Department of Industrial Relations recently issued a News Release (Number 2020-76) reporting that Cal/OSHA has cited and fined 11 employers for not protecting employees from Covid-19 exposure. The employers were cited for various violations, including some classified as…
On September 9, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1867 which establishes new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements for large employers not covered by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The bill becomes effective on September 19,…
