On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated the vaccination section (section K) of its βWhat You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.β The update clarifies a number of vaccination issues with which employers have grappled without any
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The California Department of Public Health Provides Details on California Reopening
As the June 15th reopening date approaches, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statement describing significantly reduced COVID-19 restrictions. The CDPH statement confirms all sectors listed in the current California Blueprint for a Safer Economy may return to usual operations based on several general public health recommendations.
EEOC UPDATES ITS GUIDANCE ON VACCINATIONS
Just as you may have been preparing to settle into a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend, the EEOC issued additional informal guidance today concerning COVID-19 vaccination issues. Although there are still many holes to be filled, and employers continue to be left with incomplete guidance, here are some initial highlights and
Mass Shootings: Does Cal/OSHA Have a Say?
In the wake of recent workplace shootings, employers may be wondering if there are any specific regulations to protect employees from such events. Labor Code Β§ 6302(h) as part of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act, excludes βany injury or illness or death caused by the commission of a