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Employee Quitting Due to COVID May Still Collect Unemployment
I have several employees who have quit for COVID-19 related reasons, including lack of child care and fear of being in the workplace. Why...
Cal/OSHA Provides Model Template for COVID-19 Prevention Plan
Where can I find a copy or example of a COVID-19 Prevention Plan?
In conjunction with the recent adoption of the COVID-19 emergency regulations, the...
If 65+ Employee Falters, Focus on Job Performance, Not Age
We have an employee who is over the age of 65 and has worked for us for several years, but recently his cognitive skills...
New Reporting/Training Mandate for Businesses Employing Minors
How has the mandate to report suspected child abuse and neglect changed under Assembly Bill (AB) 1963? What are the new training requirements?
Several new...
Report COVID-19 Positive Test Result to Workers’ Comp Carrier
Do I have to have to file a workers’ compensation claim every time one of my employees tests positive for COVID-19?
No. The new law...
New Federal COVID Law Includes Option to Offer Paid Sick Leave
I remember reading that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020. Do I need to pay...
California’s New Series of COVID-19 Reporting Requirements
One of my employees just reported that they tested positive for COVID-19. Do I have to report this positive case?
During the 2020 California legislative...
Value of Holiday Gift Card May Be Factor in Calculating Pay Rate
I’d like to give my employees gift cards worth a few hundred dollars at the end of the year as a holiday gift. Is...
Recent Standards Board Rule Revisions Affect Many Businesses
We are a small machine shop that specializes in custom automotive parts and one of our employees recently requested a copy of our Injury...
Options to Consider When an Employee Threatens to Commit Suicide
I have an employee who has threatened to commit suicide. We are very concerned. What should we do, and do we have any obligations?
These...
