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When Employee Chooses to Work from Home, Who Pays the Costs?
As a result of COVID-19, many of my employees have been reluctant to come into the office to do their jobs. In an effort...
Applicant’s Workers’ Comp Claim History Can’t Be Used for Screening
We work in an industry that is at a higher risk for workplace injury. In an effort to keep our workers’ compensation costs lower,...
Who Pays Cost of Employee COVID Testing or Vaccination?
If I require an employee to go get a COVID test, or to be vaccinated, who pays the costs of testing or vaccination? Do...
Wildfire Safety Training, Other Topics at Cal/OSHA Training Academy
As an employer located where there is potential for extensive wildland fires, where can I find information about complying with the wildfire smoke safety...
Interactive Process Key to Accommodating Employee with Disability
We have a new hire who, after being hired, disclosed a physical disability. She indicated that we need to accommodate her, and I have...
Clearing Confusion About Current COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules
Each day I see new reports on what the requirements are for wearing masks at work. How do I figure out what my company...
What to Do When Employee’s I-9 Work Authorization Document Expired
Can an employee work beyond the expiration date of a work authorization document?
The answer to the question depends on whether the right to work...
Employers Not Required to Provide Holiday Pay for Federal Holidays
Now that Juneteenth (June 19) has become a federal holiday, are we required to provide holiday pay to our employees for that day?
When President...
Quick Overview of Changes to COVID-19 Emergency Standard
I read that the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted a revised version of the Emergency Temporary Standard for employee safety regarding the...
Don’t Deny Vacation Due to Recent Use of COVID Sick Leave
My employee used most of her COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave over the last couple of weeks. Now she wants to take a week’s...
